Software Developer, OpenXR and Game Engine Plugin/Package

Software Developer, OpenXR and Game Engine Plugin/Package

About the job

Google's software developers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for software developers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software developer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our software developers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with one or more of the following: C++, C#, Unity, Game Engines.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Game Engine Development.
• Experience with OpenXR.
• Experience with Vulkan or OpenGL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of APIs and features for plugins and packages for 3D Game Engines, sample applications and test cases.
• Develop new OpenXR APIs that provide XR perception tracking features, rendering and inputs.
• Include full stack delivery of all features for all surfaces.