Senior Immersive Tech Engineer (Unity/XR)

Themuseumofscience; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Science in Boston is seeking an experienced software developer to architect, build, and maintain Unity-based immersive applications. You will prototype, refine features, and optimize real-time rendering, UI, and data processing for XR environments.

Required are strong C# and C++ skills, experience with Unity/Unreal, and a track record delivering immersive digital experiences. Hybrid onsite work in Boston is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong C# and C++ development experience.
• Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot).
• Proven track record delivering immersive projects and 3D experiences.
• Real-time 3D pipelines, shaders, VFX familiarity.
• Windows desktop app development experience.
• Knowledge of SDLC and agile/iterative development.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, deploy, and maintain Unity-based immersive apps with attention to performance and reliability.
• Build rapid prototypes and evolve features into production software.
• Develop real-time rendering, animation, UI, and data processing systems; optimize bottlenecks on CPU/GPU/memory.
• Integrate software with audio, video, or sensor hardware; explore new interfaces.
• Test, debug, deliver, and maintain Windows desktop builds; address platform issues.
• Use Git-based workflows and support release processes.

Skills

C#

C++

Unity

Unreal

XR/VR

3D graphics

Git

Cross-functional collaboration

Code review

Communication

Tools

Unity Engine

Unreal Engine

GitHub/GitLab

Blender/Adobe Suite

Job description

Museum of Science in Boston is seeking an experienced software developer to architect, build, and maintain Unity-based immersive applications. You will prototype, refine features, and optimize real-time rendering, UI, and data processing for XR environments.

Required are strong C# and C++ skills, experience with Unity/Unreal, and a track record delivering immersive digital experiences. Hybrid onsite work in Boston is expected.