Software Engineer, XR Experiences

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for XR Experiences in Burlingame, CA. You will build and scale high-performance software across gaming, XR, wearables, and related frameworks, contributing to data production and platform tooling.

Required 6+ years of software engineering with strong C++, C#, and other modern languages, plus experience shipping production XR software. The role emphasizes independence, performance optimization, and collaboration across domains.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience in gaming, XR, graphics, or related systems.
• Strong programming fundamentals in C++, C#, Kotlin/Java, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python.
• Experience shipping production software in gaming, XR, wearables, graphics, frameworks, or core services.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale interactive, immersive, and high-performance software across gaming, XR, wearables, graphics, frameworks, and core services.

Skills

C++

C#

Kotlin/Java

Swift

TypeScript/JavaScript

Python

XR experience

Graphics/Rendering

Performance profiling

Real-time systems

Independent work / communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Unity

Unreal

XR runtimes

OS frameworks

Job description

Gaming & Experience is a sub-pillar within Applied AI Engineering, dedicated to engineering excellence, deep domain alignment, and preserving the expertise needed for high-quality data production, training velocity, and technical innovation. We are looking for an engineer with deep expertise in XR runtime systems and performance optimization to focus on foundational XR runtime systems, performance APIs, and developer toolkits.

Software Engineer, XR Experiences Responsibilities:

• As an IC engineer in Gaming & Experience, you will build and scale interactive, immersive, and high-performance software across gaming, XR, wearables, graphics, frameworks, and core services. You will work within a domain-aligned team while executing on an assigned track, contributing to high-quality data production and measurable track outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on gaming, XR, graphics, or related systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience shipping production software in gaming, XR, wearables, graphics, frameworks, or core services
• Strong programming fundamentals in a relevant language (C++, C#, Kotlin/Java, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python)
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization on constrained or real-time targets
• Ability to work independently toward outcomes and communicate progress and risk clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Track record of raising engineering standards across a team or org (tooling, reviews, best practices)
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks and multi-surface delivery (mobile, web, headset, wearable)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience contributing to data production pipelines or ML training workflows
• Depth in a specialized area: rendering/graphics pipelines, game engines (Unity/Unreal or in-house), XR runtimes, OS frameworks, or sensor/wearable systems
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$154,003/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.