Senior Software Engineer, XR

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 senior software engineer to join the XR Integration 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'll bring depth and technical judgment to some of the hardest problems in XR, and help shape the direction of the platform for the engineers around you. If pushing all things XR to their full potential is what drives your professional career path, Unity should be the next stop!

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 and collaborate closely with platform and device partners on support for next-generation and emerging XR hardware Research, design, and implement solutions for performance, rendering, and platform-compatibility challenges unique to XR 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 Investigate and fix bugs to ensure customers can successfully ship XR experiences Mentor other engineers on the team and help set a culture of high-quality code What we're looking for Proven experience developing and delivering software solutions that scale, ideally in a large and complex software product Proven technical knowledge and experience working with AR/VR/XR platforms Expertise as a software engineer, with strong C++ and C# experience Experience using code profiling and debugging tools to identify and analyze inefficiencies 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 Understanding of the OpenXR standard, or a track record working with open industry standards Prior development experience with Android, Windows or other platform-level software development using various native SDKs. A passion for the future of XR, computer games, or real-time 3D experiences in a variety of settings Experience collaborating with distributed teams across time zones Demonstrated success collaborating with external partners to reach alignment on technical specifications and interdependencies Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location: Zone A: $115,400 - $173,000 USD gross Zone B: $130,400 - $195,600 USD gross Zone C: $146,500 - $219,700 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.

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