Software Engineer, XR
Unity
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, USA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $92.4k – $138.6k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
Skills
About this role
The Opportunity
At Unity, we are passionate about the creative avenues that AR glasses and VR headsets bring to our developers. We are investing heavily in these futures, from integrating third party hardware to developing mechanisms to allow developers to easily take advantage of these new platforms. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join the XR Core team to participate in developing the foundational support to use XR devices with the Unity Engine. This role directly involves you with partners that are eager to see their platforms running experiences powered by Unity. While working in a multidisciplinary group environment, you will be provided opportunities to learn and grow as a software engineer. If making all things XR related reach their full potential drives your professional career path, Unity should be the next stop! What you’ll be doing Implementing new technologies and innovative features into the Unity engine in support of XR. You will collaborate with other teams within the XR group, as well as our external partners, to help bring cohesive and user friendly experiences to developers Working individually, or within a small group using Agile methodologies, to integrate third party SDKs for next generation hardware and software platforms Working with new and existing hardware platforms to deliver a consistent development experience to our users Ensuring quality by investigating reported issues, participating in code reviews and participating in ongoing meetings for project planning, status meetings, and QA updates. Writing automated tests around new or existing functionality; coordinating with embedded QA to establish standard methodologies, investigation of issues, and quality of code written What we’re looking for AR/VR/XR experience C/C++ development experience C# development experience 3D Math proficiency A willingness to use AI software code generation to accelerate your work while ensuring you know our software architecture to ensure the code you submit is the right solution You might also have Prior development experience with Android, Windows or other platform-level software development using various native SDKs. Experience using Unity or similar game engines A passion for future technologies Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location: Zone A: $92,400 - $138,600 USD gross Zone B: $104,500 - $156,700 USD gross Zone C: $117,400 - $176,000 USD gross This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.
Benefits
At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and