Software Developer (Open Source) (Remote)

Xora; State College (Centre County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm specializing in AR/VR seeks a software developer to join their innovative team. The role involves crafting, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders and external developers. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in computer science and have over two years of experience in software development, along with a strong command of JavaScript and C++. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to contribute to pioneering software features.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Software Engineer or relevant role.
• Understanding of Persistence and Threading.
• Experience with open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with the software development life cycle from analysis to deployment.
• Ensure unit and integration level verification plans are in place.
• Work closely with stakeholders, designers, and other peer developers.

Skills

Proficient in JavaScript

C++

Understanding of OOPS concepts

Experience with web frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

GitLabs

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Role

As a software developer at Xora, you’ll be the brain behind crafting, developing, testing, going live and maintaining the system. You are passionate in understanding collaborating in the open‑source space.

You have an affinity for working on dynamically changing teams and coordinating responsibilities with external software developers.

You will be reporting to the platform director, and together will be engaging on pioneering software features and creating the developmental agenda for growth and acceleration of the platform.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from analysis to deployment.
• Comply with coding standards and technical design.
• Believes in systematic approach to developing the system through clear documentation (flowcharts, layouts, & etc) of functionality, address every use case through creative solutions.
• Adapts structured coding styles for easy review, testing and maintainability of the code.
• Integrate the developed functionality and/or component into a fully functional system.
• Ensure unit and integration level verification plans are in place and adheres to great quality of code at all time.
• Verify user feedback in making the system more stable and easy.
• Work closely with stakeholders, designers and other peer developers.
• Preparing technical training documents for onboarding new engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience as Software Engineer or Software Developer or in a relevant role.
• Understanding of OOPS concepts, Persistence, Threading.
• Proficient in JavaScript, C++ primarily, however, alternate languages may also be required.
• Competent with developing web apps in popular web frameworks (ASP .Net, JQuery, Apache Wicket, JavaServer Faces (JSF) & Spring MVC etc,).
• Experience with open‑source projects.
• Prior experience with GitLabs, AWS, Azure, Google will be a plus.

Company Description

At Xora, we connect pioneering software developers in the AR/VR space and deliver an open source stack for trusted, high performing, cross‑platform software development. Our software auto compiles to native ARKit, ARCore, and WebGL through our flagship rendering engine.

We offer react‑native tools, middle wear, and software orchestration through our community of developers. As well as a modular toolkit for creating custom AR glasses. As we rapidly grow, we provide enterprise support for creating augmented and virtual reality applications.

Our open‑source users include The CocaCola company, Dior, The Food Network, Accenture.

The Processes

There will be 4 stages to the application process once you have applied.

1. Resume walkthrough (1-2 weeks after application)
2. Reverse Interview (2-3 weeks)
3. Contract Negotiations (3rd week)
4. 2-Week paid trial period

As we are also hiring for other positions, If we feel that you are a better candidate for different roles, we will keep you informed.