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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, XR - **Company:** Unity Technologies - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,400.0 - $173,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Code Review, Software Debugging, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Computer Gaming - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B2599EEB99D341D291152F4A1E187EC0/job/ ## About the Role * 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, This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English. ## Description 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! 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 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. 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