{"id":23261,"date":"2025-05-23T10:07:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=23261"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:07:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:07:04","slug":"job-developer-lead-contract-to-cto-track-gabbvr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2025\/05\/23\/job-developer-lead-contract-to-cto-track-gabbvr\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Developer Lead (Contract-to-CTO Track) \u2014 GabbVR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Job Title<\/strong>: Developer Lead (Contract-to-CTO Track) \u2014 GabbVR
Location:<\/strong> Remote \/ Flexible (Preferred: US time zones)
Engagement:<\/strong> Project-based to start, with potential for full-time \/ leadership role
Compensation:<\/strong> Paid per milestone with contract with equity opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GabbVR
<\/strong>GabbVR is an immersive VR-based language learning platform that uses real-time
biometrics and neuroscience to adapt lessons to the learner\u2019s cognitive state\u2014accelerating
fluency 2x faster than traditional methods. With a waitlist of over 700 schools and a
$75\/month SaaS model gaining traction, we\u2019re building the future of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by Malcolm, a UCLA-trained neuroscientist, GabbVR combines cutting-edge
VR, biofeedback, and AI-powered instruction. Now we\u2019re seeking a Developer Lead to
help bring core product features to life\u2014on a contract basis, with the potential to scale
into a full-time or CTO role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunity
<\/strong>We\u2019re looking for a versatile, hands-on developer who can lead technical development
on key modules\u2014including our VR gameplay environments, biometric data integration,
and gamified systems like a global leaderboard. You\u2019ll be working closely with the
founder and creative collaborators to build and ship high-impact, polished features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Projects You\u2019ll Tackle
<\/strong>\u25cf Build and deploy a VR lesson module in Unity or Unreal Engine
\u25cf Integrate biometric feedback (e.g., heart rate, attention, EEG) using SDKs like
Muse, OpenBCI, or similar
\u25cf Develop a dynamic leaderboard system that tracks learner performance, fluency
milestones, and engagement metrics
\u25cf Optimize cross-platform performance (Meta Quest 2\/3, WebXR)
\u25cf Set up secure, scalable backend services (Firebase or equivalent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal Skills & Technologies
<\/strong>\u25cf VR\/AR Dev: Unity (C#)
\u25cf Biometric SDK Integration: Muse, OpenBCI, or NeuroSky
\u25cf Backend & Realtime: Firebase, Node.js, Python (Flask\/FastAPI), WebSockets
\u25cf Gamification Features: Leaderboards, rewards, adaptive difficulty
\u25cf Data Pipelines: Experience with sensor data, analytics, and secure storage
\u25cf Front-end UI\/UX: React (WebXR), or Unity UI\/UX for VR interfaces
\u25cf Bonus: AI\/NLP experience, familiarity with education or brain-computer
interfaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Might Be a Fit If You\u2026
<\/strong>\u25cf Have 4\u20138+ years of experience building interactive apps, games, or VR
environments
\u25cf Can ship fast, learn quickly, and solve creatively
\u25cf Have experience working independently or with startups
\u25cf Love the idea of building the world\u2019s most advanced language learning platform
\u25cf Want a project-to-leadership growth track\u2014starting with building, growing into
vision-setting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Get
<\/strong>\u25cf Flexible work, paid by milestone or sprint
\u25cf Opportunity to shape the early product and join full-time if there\u2019s mutual fit
\u25cf Equity potential as part of a founding team
\u25cf Work directly with a neuroscience-trained founder passionate about
transformative education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Apply
<\/strong>Send a short note and links to your work (GitHub, portfolio, LinkedIn) to
malcolm@gabbglobal.com<\/a>. Let us know which of the initial projects most excites you
and your availability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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