Head of Engineering (Spatial Computing XR AR)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in spatial computing seeks a Head of Engineering to drive the technical strategy for an innovative no-code storytelling platform. The role involves overseeing a high-performing team, leading platform development, and ensuring immersive user experiences by leveraging advanced technologies. This position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and equity options, providing a unique opportunity to shape the future of spatial storytelling.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Flexible work arrangements

Company events

Work from home

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software engineering with 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in scalable platform architecture.
• Experience in integrating 3rd party plugins, SDKs, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team and develop the engineering roadmap.
• Oversee platform architecture, development, and optimization.
• Collaborate with product and design teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Real-time 3D Graphics

Immersive Interaction Design

AI-driven Content Generation

C#

Web Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

WebGL

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Imvizar, it is our vision to revolutionise storytelling through truly immersive, storytelling experiences. We are pushing the boundaries through our user-centric interaction design process to create experiences which evoke emotion and connection unlike any other.

Over the last three years we have launched over 100 augmented reality experiences in 11 countries, for clients such as Salesforce, Bupa, Spike Island, Grant Thornton and many more. This year we will open spatial storytelling to creators around the world by launching Lureo, the world’s first no-code spatial storytelling platform.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering (Spatial Computing) to lead the technical strategy and execution of Lureo, our no-code spatial storytelling platform. This individual will be responsible for architecting and developing cutting-edge technology that enables seamless, world-class immersive experiences. You will oversee the engineering team, drive innovation, and ensure that our platform remains at the forefront of spatial computing advancements. This role will be a healthy mix of hands on development and strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the engineering roadmap for our no-code spatial storytelling platform.
• Platform Development: Oversee the architecture, development, and optimization of the platform, ensuring performance, scalability, and ease of use.
• Innovation & R&D: Stay ahead of industry trends in spatial computing, AR/VR/MR, AI-driven content generation, and real-time 3D rendering.
• Team Management & Growth: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team across multiple disciplines (e.g., software engineering, 3D graphics, AI, networking, and user experience).
• Experience Production: Collaborate closely with creative and content teams to deliver immersive spatial storytelling experiences, ensuring technical feasibility and excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Design, and Business teams to align technical execution with company goals.
• Quality & Performance: Establish best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, security, and deployment processes.

The ideal candidate will have…

• Proven experience as a senior engineering leader in spatial computing, gaming, AR/VR/MR, or related fields.
• Expertise in real-time 3D graphics, game engines (Unity, Unreal, or WebXR), and immersive interaction design.
• Strong background in architecting and building scalable platforms, ideally in no-code/low-code environments.
• Deep understanding of networking, cloud computing, and backend systems that support immersive experiences.
• Experience in Unity, C#, Web development, WebGL, and backend technologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams, fostering innovation, and scaling technology.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years of experience managing engineering teams
• Ability to write clean, readable, reusable, and easily maintainable code;
• Experience with source control systems and CI/CD workflows
• Experience integrating 3rd party plugins, SDKs and APIs
• A working style that is highly collaborative and open to working with multidisciplinary teams
• Possess a‘can do’ attitude and strong drive to deliver a world class product

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AI-driven content generation and procedural storytelling.
• Familiarity with spatial mapping, SLAM, LiDAR, or computer vision technologies.
• A passion for storytelling, immersive experiences, and democratizing spatial computing.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of spatial storytelling.
• A collaborative and creative work environment with cutting-edge technology.
• Competitive salary, equity options, and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Compensation

A competitive salary with the potential to earn equity in the company.

Additional benefits

• Share options
• Company events
• Work from home

PLEASE NOTE: This position is ideally hybrid in Dublin/Ireland, however, we are open to remote roles for the right candidate.

Next Steps

Send us a one-pager outlining why you are suitable for the role, along with your CV and relevant links for e.g. LinkedIn profile, website, GitHub or other project links you think might be of interest, to [emailprotected]

The opportunity will remain open until the right candidate is found so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Please note:

No recruiters, please. We receive a high volume of applications, so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. Thank you for your understanding and interest.

A culture of creativity is at the core of Imvizar. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission and to our impact. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world.