Primer is a YouTube channel that aims to communicate deep and important ideas in a clear and delightful way. Most of the videos use simulations to illustrate concepts.
“Whenever possible, show, don’t tell” is a key principle for Primer. From visualizations, to simulations, to interactives, software is what makes it possible to create experiences that embody this principle.
Primer is looking for its first full-time engineer who will enable more and better quality content.
Primer videos are made primarily with Unity, using the C# language. A simulation is basically a game without a player, so a game engine is a useful tool for creating animated simulations, along with other programmed animations. Primer’s custom editor and runtime scripts enable scene composition and scheduling, and reusable object types like graphs, LaTeX, and the blob characters. You’ll build and maintain Primer’s custom scripts, and you’ll become Primer’s expert on other software tools and how they all fit together to enable video creation. Specifics include:
Animations and scripts for Primer videos are developed in parallel. As part of this process, you’ll…
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