Software Engineer, Unity Engine and XR ByteDance - San Jose, CA,
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Software Development
Game & 3D/XR Development, Software Engineer, App Developer - Mobile/Web, Software Architect
Software Engineer, Unity Engine and XR
Byte Dance
San Jose, CA, US
The PICO Developer Technology team is dedicated to building the foundational technologies that enable immersive XR experiences. Our team is responsible for developing and optimizing XR technologies across the software stack, including runtime software, developer SDKs, and game engines. By empowering our developers, we help create the most advanced XR applications. Responsibilities:
- Write Unity engine or Unreal Engine extensions including engine runtime modules, graphics components, and native plugins
- Prototype and develop new engine, graphics, or XR features for PICO XR device
- Help integrate new runtime features with Unity tools and build pipelines
- Help drive PICO Unity developer SDK's and XR tool packages
- Developer ecosystem support, addressing developer pain points
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experienced with game engines such as Unity/Unreal
- Good practical knowledge of Unity engine scripting API's
- Practical knowledge of 3D graphics, rendering, and shaders
- Strong knowledge of object oriented design patterns with C++/C#, 3D Vector math and data structures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good understanding of modern graphics, shaders and pipeline
- Experience designing immersive applications XR and web/mobile games/apps using Unity
- Experience Native Unity Engine Plugin development
For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
Byte Dance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At Byte Dance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.
We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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