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First Design Engineer Hire – Build Games at Gym Class (YC W22)

16 days ago
  • #VR
  • #Startup
  • #Gaming
  • Gym Class is a top-rated social VR game on Meta Quest with millions of downloads, 79,000+ reviews, and a 4.9-star rating.
  • The company is hiring a founding Design Engineer to develop their upcoming mobile web app and web surfaces within their VR experience.
  • The role involves owning web surfaces end-to-end, from design in Figma to building responsive UI with React/Node/CSS.
  • Gym Class aims to connect the world by simulating it and has raised over $8M from top investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and the NBA.
  • The company has licensing relationships with the NBA (2023) and MLB (2025).
  • Benefits for the role include equity, medical/dental/vision benefits, and a 401k retirement plan with matching.