Role: Software Engineer III - Open XR Developer Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $130,000 – $200,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.

Role Overview We are hiring a Software Engineer III with Open XR expertise to build cross-platform XR experiences. The role combines deep graphics and runtime engineering with XR-specific expertise — shipping experiences that work across headsets and platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain XR applications using Open XR and adjacent SDKs- Implement rendering, input, and runtime integration for headsets- Optimise performance, frame timing, and latency for XR workloads- Build cross-platform abstractions across Quest, Vision, Steam VR, and others- Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions- Partner with design and product on XR interaction patterns
Required Skills and Qualifications- 4+ years building production software, including XR or graphics work- Strong proficiency in C++ and modern graphics APIs (Vulkan, Direct X, Open GL)- Hands-on experience with Open XR or comparable XR runtimes- Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus- Experience with shaders, rendering pipelines, and performance optimisation- Solid software engineering fundamentals
What You'll Bring- Curiosity to dig into systems and turn findings into shipped improvements- Strong written communication and ability to explain technical decisions- A test-and-learn mindset; you ship fast, measure, and iterate- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer- Fully remote, flexible work hours- Performance-based bonus structure- Annual learning & development stipend- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.