Software Engineer Graduate (Unity Engine - PICO)

1 Month ago • All levels • Graphics Engineer • $116,000 PA - $177,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance is seeking a Software Engineer Graduate to join their PICO Foundation team in 2025. This role involves developing core technologies for immersive XR experiences, working on runtime software, SDKs, and game engines. Responsibilities include writing Unity/Unreal Engine extensions, prototyping new engine features for PICO XR devices, integrating runtime features with Unity tools, contributing to PICO Unity developer SDKs, and providing developer ecosystem support. Successful candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, experience with game engines (Unity/Unreal), knowledge of 3D graphics, and strong C++/C# skills. The position offers unparalleled growth opportunities and a chance to contribute to an innovative XR platform.
Must have:
  • Recent graduate in CS/related field
  • Unity/Unreal Engine experience
  • 3D graphics, rendering, shaders knowledge
  • C++/C#, 3D Vector math, data structures
  • Object-oriented design patterns
Good to have:
  • Modern graphics, shaders, pipeline understanding
  • XR app design experience (Unity)
  • Native Unity Engine Plugin development
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off (holidays, sick days, personal time)
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with ByteDance. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025. We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply for a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you applied for. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. About the Team The PICO Foundation team builds the core technologies to make the immersive XR experience possible. From runtime software to developer SDK and game engines, the team is responsible for creating and optimizing XR technologies vertically across the software stacks, empowering our developers to create the best XR applications. We are looking for a motivated new graduate to help build an innovative XR platform, built for web developers, designed for XR devices. You will work closely with a team of engineers to develop and maintain a high-performance, cross-platform framework that powers immersive experiences. Responsibilities: - Write Unity engine or Unreal Engine extensions including engine runtime modules, graphics components, and native plugins; - Prototype and developer 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: - Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; - Experienced with game engines such as Unity/Unreal; - 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.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $116000 - $177000 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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance'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.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at

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