Software Engineer, Unity Engine and XR

3 Months ago • All levels • Game Engine • $145,000 PA - $355,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The PICO Developer Technology team at ByteDance seeks a Software Engineer proficient in Unity and XR technologies. Responsibilities include developing Unity/Unreal Engine extensions (runtime modules, graphics components, native plugins), prototyping new engine features for Pico XR devices, integrating runtime features with Unity tools, contributing to Pico Unity SDKs and XR tool packages, and providing developer ecosystem support. Requires experience with game engines, Unity scripting APIs, 3D graphics, rendering, shaders, object-oriented design (C++/C#), and 3D vector math. Preferred qualifications include modern graphics/shader expertise, XR application design experience, and native Unity plugin development.
Must have:
  • Unity/Unreal Engine experience
  • Unity scripting API knowledge
  • 3D graphics, rendering, shaders
  • C++/C#, OOP, 3D Vector math
Good to have:
  • Modern graphics, shaders, pipeline understanding
  • XR application design (Unity)
  • Native Unity Engine Plugin development
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time

Job Details

Responsibilities
About the Team: 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 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: - 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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $355000 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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