Augmented and Virtual Reality Software Engineer

Rivet Industries • Palo Alto, CA

67d

About The Position

Building interfaces for real-time 3D and XR applications on Android and embedded linux AR devices. This role creates frontend systems using C#, C++ and frameworks like Unity or Stereokit, leveraging OpenXR for cross-platform XR support. You will ship performant, reliable user features that integrate cleanly with device services, peripherals and backend APIs.

Requirements

• 3+ years building 3D/XR or real-time interactive applications.
• Proficient in C# and C++; shipped features with Unity or StereoKit.
• Experience on Android or embedded Linux devices; familiarity with AR/XR SDKs (OpenXR; ARCore a plus).
• Solid grasp of performance optimization, profiling, and memory/CPU/GPU tradeoffs.
• Java/Kotlin for Android components and peripheral integration.
• Python for scripting, automation, or test pipelines.
• Ability to partner across hardware, firmware, and cloud; track record of delivered XR or 3D features.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine (or comparable 3d engines) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D/XR interfaces with Unity or StereoKit.
• Implement workflows and visualizations for device and data management.
• Write performant C# and C++ code for real-time UI and interaction.
• Integrate with OpenXR for cross-device compatibility.
• Build companion apps/services for Android-based devices in Java/Kotlin.
• Use Python for test harnesses, scripts, and build/CI tooling.
• Optimize rendering, input, latency, profile and tune on device.
• Collaborate with backend, hardware, and design for end-to-end delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed