Tech Lead Software Engineer, 3D Graphics

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 208,800 - 438,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A global technology company in San Jose is searching for a Tech Lead 3D Graphics Engineer to guide the development of next-generation XR technologies. The ideal candidate will have profound knowledge in XR standards, significant experience in C/C++, and a strong background in 3D graphics systems. This position offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and a vibrant work environment that emphasizes diversity and creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience with OpenXR, OpenGL, Vulkan, MaterialX, or OpenUSD.
• Knowledge of rendering, input, tracking, and compositing.
• Expertise in low-level system programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead in designing XR standards.
• Develop runtime software focusing on performance.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to enhance user experience.

Skills

Hands-on experience with open standards

Strong foundational knowledge of XR technologies

Advanced proficiency in C/C++

Proven track record in implementing 3D graphics systems

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team: The PICO Foundation team builds the core technologies to make the immersive XR experience possible. From runtime software to developer SDK and game engines, the team is responsible for creating and optimizing XR technologies vertically across the software stacks, empowering our developers to create the best XR applications. We are looking for a Tech Lead 3D Graphics Engineer to join our fast-growing team where you'll have intensive growth opportunities.

• Serve as the technical lead in designing and implementing next-generation XR standards (e.g., OpenXR and other open standards).
• Represent the team in the OpenXR Working Group and actively drive standardization efforts.
• Develop and enhance the runtime software with a focus on performance, extensibility, and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with the PICO OS, Engine, Product, and SDK teams to deliver seamless end-to-end functionality, with a strong emphasis on user experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with open standards such as OpenXR, OpenGL, Vulkan, MaterialX, or OpenUSD.
• Strong foundational knowledge of XR technologies and spatial concepts (e.g., rendering, input, tracking, and compositing).
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and low-level system programming.
• Proven track record in implementing 3D graphics systems and performance-critical features.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing AR/VR applications or runtime infrastructure.
• Background in game engine development, especially in graphics or low-latency input pipelines.
• SDK development experience, particularly for external developer platforms.
• Familiarity with native Android development, including Android Services and IPC mechanisms.
• Active involvement in Khronos Group or contributions to the OpenXR community is a strong plus.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $208800 - $438000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.