XR Experiences Engineer — High-Performance Runtime

Meta; Redmond; On-site; AUD 219,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced XR Software Engineer to advance foundational XR runtime systems, performance APIs, and developer toolkits. You will build and optimize immersive experiences across gaming, wearables, and graphics, contributing to data production pipelines and scalable infrastructure.

You will work within Gaming & Experience to deliver high-quality software, collaborating across teams and driving measurable impact in performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field required.
• 6+ years in software engineering with a focus on gaming/XR/graphics.
• Proven experience shipping production software in gaming/XR/graphics.
• Strong programming fundamentals in C++, C#, Kotlin/Java, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization on real-time targets.
• Ability to work independently and communicate progress clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale interactive, immersive, high-performance software across gaming, XR, wearables, graphics, frameworks, and core services.
• Work within a domain-aligned team while executing on an assigned track, contributing to data production and track outcomes.

Skills

C++

C#

Kotlin/Java

Swift

TypeScript/JavaScript

Python

Performance profiling

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

XR runtimes

OS frameworks

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced XR Software Engineer to advance foundational XR runtime systems, performance APIs, and developer toolkits. You will build and optimize immersive experiences across gaming, wearables, and graphics, contributing to data production pipelines and scalable infrastructure.

You will work within Gaming & Experience to deliver high-quality software, collaborating across teams and driving measurable impact in performance and efficiency.