Gaming Engineer (EdTech)

Alred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gaming Engineer (EdTech)

Location: Remote
Reports To: Lead Product Engineer / CTO
Department: Engineering / Game-Based Learning
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This role focuses on designing and developing educational games, simulations, AR/VR experiences, and gamified learning systems for our eLearning platform. You’ll help transform traditional lessons into immersive learning experiences through gameplay, storytelling, animation, and interactive mechanics.
• We’re looking for a Gaming Engineer who understands that educational gaming is not just about entertainment it’s about building interactive systems that improve learning outcomes, participation, creativity, and student engagement.

You’ll work on projects such as

• Multiplayer classroom activities
• Interactive storytelling experiences
• AR/VR learning experiences
• Gamified assessments and quizzes
• Character animation systems
• Educational mini-games
• Learning reward and progression systems
• Interactive STEM simulations

Job Responsibilities
Build Educational Games & Simulations:

• Develop engaging 2D and 3D educational games that align with learning objectives and improve student participation.

Create Gamified Learning Experiences:

• Design mechanics such as rewards, badges, XP systems, progress tracking, challenges, and interactive assessments.

Develop AR/VR Learning Environments:

• Build immersive AR/VR educational experiences that allow students to interact with concepts visually and practically.

Design Interactive Learning Systems:

• Create simulations and scenario-based learning experiences for STEM, coding, robotics, and digital literacy programs.

Work on Character Design & Animation:

• Develop and integrate gaming characters, environments, assets, and animations for educational storytelling and gameplay.

Optimize Performance Across Devices:

• Ensure gaming experiences run smoothly across laptops, tablets, low-end devices, and browsers with stable performance.

Collaborate Across Teams:

• Work closely with instructional designers, frontend engineers, facilitators, and curriculum teams to transform learning concepts into interactive experiences.

Prototype New Gaming Ideas:

• Experiment with innovative learning mechanics, multiplayer systems, and immersive educational technologies.

Core Requirements

• Experience building 2D and 3D games or simulations
• Strong understanding of game development principles and interactive system design
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative development environments
• Experience with AR/VR learning environments and immersive technologies
• Understanding of performance optimization and responsive game experiences
• Familiarity with game logic, animations, UI systems, and gameplay mechanics
• Ability to transform educational objectives into engaging gameplay experiences

Nice to Have (EdTech Experience):

• Candidates with interactive demos, AR/VR projects, or educational game portfolios will have an added advantage.
• Familiarity with STEM education and learning systems
• Experience integrating gaming into LMS or eLearning systems
• Understanding of child-friendly and accessible UX design
• Experience building educational or gamified learning products
• Experience with multiplayer or real-time learning interactions
• Knowledge of animation pipelines and storytelling systems

Required Tools & Technologies:
Candidates should have experience with some or most of the following:

• Unity (2D & 3D)
• Blender for character design, animation, modelling, and game assets.
• PictoBlox AR/VR
• GDevelop
• CoSpaces Edu
• Unreal Engine

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone passionate about shaping the future of digital education through gaming.
• A builder who enjoys prototyping and experimenting with new ideas
• A strong collaborator comfortable working with educators and engineers
• Someone who can balance fun gameplay with educational value
• A creative thinker passionate about educational gaming and immersive learning

What We Offer

• Career growth opportunities within a growing EdTech organization.
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on innovative educational gaming projects
• Access to emerging learning technologies and immersive systems
• Remote work flexibility
• Collaborative and creative work environment