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# Software Engineer IV

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Computer Programming, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Interaction Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Software, Video Encoding, Headsets, Backend, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Unreal Engine, Decoding
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=595b032d-4021-48c8-954e-d02cbdaab32c&OrgId=1&UserId=747

## About the Role

* Strong Unreal Engine developer
 * Able to rapidly prototype spatialized content
 * Experience using tools to measure application performance and diagnose issues

Nice-to-have Skills

 * Experience building for and/or using VR headsets
 * Knowledge about video playback fundamentals (video encoding/decoding, etc)
 * Experience creating and managing Unreal plugins

Years of Experience: 5+ Years

Degrees/Certifications Required: Bachelors Degree in computer science preferred, * Expertise with Unreal Engine

 * Familiarity with VR devices and development
 * Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
 * Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
 * Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
 * Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
 * Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles.

Education/Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science preferred
 * 5+ years of professional development experience

## Description

* The main function of a full stack developer is to code for both front and back-end programming. The typical full stack developer will be able to design user interactions, and develop servers and databases to power Quest experiences. This role will primarily focus on developing Unreal Engine applications for Quest 3 but may involve some backend work as well., * Design, code, test, document, implement, and maintain VR application programs and interfaces.
 * Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.
 * Modify, install, and prepare technical documentation for system software applications.
 * Monitor systems capacity and performance, plan and execute disaster recovery procedures, and provide technical support.
 * Identify, escalate and document production impact issues.
 * Evaluate user requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost, time required and compatibility with current systems and capabilities.


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