Lead Unity XR Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
As our Unity Lead Engineer at Bootloader, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting immersive XR experiences that set new standards while steering our technical vision. You'll tackle tough XR challenges, boost performance, and integrate advanced features—all while guiding a lean, dynamic team. In this role, you'll lead engineering planning, coordinate across departments, and make key technical decisions that drive our product roadmap. We need someone with deep Unity XR expertise who can turn intricate technical details into a clear product vision and lead by example. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, mentor your teammates, and make a real impact in XR, let's talk.
Must have:
- Manage and mentor development teams in XR or related fields
- Plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively
- Coordinate across departments and align on technical decisions
- Make high-stakes technical decisions to shape product direction
- Develop immersive XR applications in Unity for visionOS, AndroidXR
- Build multi-platform games or applications with Unity
- Turn abstract ideas into engaging XR experiences
- Optimize XR performance and solve spatial computing challenges
- Advanced skills with Unity’s XR toolkits and pipelines
- High proficiency in C#, with clean, reliable code for XR
- Integrate AI systems and interactive features in XR
6 skills required
Job Details
Be part of a cutting-edge startup that pushes the boundaries of mixed reality and AI. If you are passionate about Unity and XR, excited about our mission, let’s chat!
Join our team in Ho Chi Minh City as we build an XR-native Unity app for visionOS, AndroidXR, and Meta Horizon OS. We’re after engineers who truly “get it” – those who link daily tasks to a bigger vision. Whether you’re a hands-on developer or a heavy-lifting technical leader, if you connect the dots between specific challenges and global impact, you’ll thrive with us. At Bootloader, you won’t just work on a project; you’ll help shape an XR experience unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Location: Onsite, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Or Remote | Job typeFull-time
Reporting line: CEO
Location: Onsite, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Or Remote | Job typeFull-time
Reporting line: CEO
As our Unity Lead Engineer at Bootloader, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting immersive XR experiences that set new standards while steering our technical vision. You'll tackle tough XR challenges, boost performance, and integrate advanced features—all while guiding a lean, dynamic team. In this role, you'll lead engineering planning, coordinate across departments, and make key technical decisions that drive our product roadmap. We need someone with deep Unity XR expertise who can turn intricate technical details into a clear product vision and lead by example. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, mentor your teammates, and make a real impact in XR, let's talk.
- Guide and mentor your team, sharing best practices and driving technical excellence.
- Define priorities and plan the development path, ensuring our XR app meets strategic goals.
- Coordinate task allocation, review code and architecture decisions, and monitor progress to keep projects on track.
- Interface with design, animation, AI, producer team and management to resolve complex challenges and align development efforts with the product vision.
- Collaborate with the XR team to build and refine our Unity app for visionOS, AndroidXR, and Meta Horizon OS.
- Integrate immersive XR elements across platforms by working closely with design, animation, and AI teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges unique to XR.
- Stay updated on XR trends and emerging Unity tools to keep our product ahead of the curve.
- Develop XR-specific components like 3D Character Controllers and Animator Controllers using C#/Unity and platform tools for visionOS, AndroidXR, and Meta Horizon OS.
- Optimize the app for performance and scalability across multiple devices.
- Create interactive features for 3D characters in shared and immersive XR environments.
- Build C# plugins and bridges that connect Unity with other XR libraries.
- Proven track record managing and mentoring development teams in XR or related fields.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively while balancing technical detail with strategic vision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments and drive alignment on technical decisions.
- Experience in making high-stakes technical decisions that shape product direction and resolve escalated issues.
- Extensive experience developing immersive XR applications in Unity, specifically for visionOS, AndroidXR, and Meta Horizon OS.
- Proven experience building multi-platform games or applications with Unity that run smoothly across different devices.
- A proven record of turning abstract ideas into engaging XR experiences that align with a broader product vision.
- Expertise in optimizing XR performance and solving spatial computing challenges.
- Advanced skills with Unity’s XR toolkits, animation systems, and rendering pipelines.
- High proficiency in C#, with a history of writing clean, reliable, and efficient code for XR.
- Experience integrating AI systems and interactive features in XR contexts.
- The ability to see the whole picture—connecting detailed challenges with overall product goals.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly adjust to changes in libraries, platforms, and operating systems.
1 - Complete the application form below
2 - Screening with HR
3 - First interview with Lead Engineer or CEO and Engineer team
4 - Final interview with Producer team
2 - Screening with HR
3 - First interview with Lead Engineer or CEO and Engineer team
4 - Final interview with Producer team
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About The Company
Bootloader is at the forefront of Affective AI, developing technologies that understand and interact with human emotions. Based in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, our international team is pioneering the future of emotionally intelligent digital solutions. Bootloader is a pioneering startup focused on enhancing digital lives through emotionally engaging digital companions. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like the Apple Vision Pro and advanced AI, we aim to establish a new category of interactive digital experiences that foster genuine connections.
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