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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # XR Software Engineer - **Company:** Aperio Global, Llc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, Application Testing, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Data as a Services, Design of User Interfaces, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Gaussian, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Unreal Engine, Lidar, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7d0774c4-44a3-40f9-8078-c7f2c40acbd0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. * Professional software or application development experience. * Proficiency with one or more modern programming languages. * Experience developing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting software applications. * Understanding of application architecture and software development lifecycle practices. * Experience with source/version control and collaborative development. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills., * Experience with XR/VR/AR, interactive 3D, simulation, gaming, or visualization applications. * Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, or similar technologies. * Familiarity with spatial computing, 3D graphics, Gaussian Splatting, photogrammetry, LiDAR, or related technologies. * Exposure to AI/ML, generative AI, or AI-enabled application development. * Familiarity with cloud, containerized, GPU-accelerated, or edge computing environments. * Experience supporting application testing, deployment, and technical documentation. * Government or other mission-oriented technology experience is a plus., The ideal candidate is a versatile software engineer who enjoys learning emerging technologies, solving complex technical challenges, and working across the development lifecycle. Experience in XR or spatial computing is valuable, but strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies are equally important. ## Description Aperio Global is seeking an XR Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deploy advanced immersive and interactive applications supporting customer mission requirements. You will support application architecture, immersive software development, systems integration, AI-enabled features, testing, deployment, and technical documentation, working collaboratively with spatial computing, software, design, and program teams., * Design, develop, and maintain XR and interactive 3D applications. * Integrate spatial assets, APIs, data services, AI capabilities, user interfaces, and third-party technologies. * Develop interactive features including spatial navigation, object interaction, annotations, multimedia, and contextual information. * Support integration of 3D spatial content and emerging immersive technologies. * Optimize application performance, rendering, stability, and usability across supported platforms. * Participate in prototyping, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and production releases. * Support application deployment, configuration, and operational transition. * Maintain source code and application configurations using established development and version-control practices. * Develop and maintain architecture, deployment, configuration, and other technical documentation. * Collaborate with technical teams and customer stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Building The World’s Worst Image Editor™](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1836-wearedevelopers-live-building-the-world-s-worst-image-editor) - [Apple Vision Pro: Proven Development Methods Meet the Latest Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1190-apple-vision-pro-proven-development-methods-meet-the-latest-technology) - [The Story of Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/226-the-story-of-games) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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