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AR/VR Software Engineer

BadVR
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/11/2026

Qualifications:

  • 5 years working in a production Unity or C# environment
  • Organizing code into logical components
  • Writing shaders, rendering pipelines, and animation states
  • Debugging and profiling code for CPU/GPU performance
  • Experience creating and debugging multithreaded applications
  • Creating data structures, algorithms, OOP, and design patterns
  • Building procedural geometry and materials
  • Passion for mixed reality


About Us:

BadVR is the world's first immersive data visualization and analytics platform. BadVR brings data into high-definition, making it easier to discover and identify hidden problems and opportunities, helping businesses make better decisions, faster. Based in Manhattan Beach CA, the rapidly-growing tech startup has attracted industry attention with its pioneering AR and VR demos, allowing people to - quite literally - 'step inside their data.’


Our product is already empowering users across America through our work with Magic Leap, UNDP, National Science Foundation, and more. But--we are just getting started! If you have the passion, ambition and collaborative spirit to create a future where data is universally accessible to all and meaningfully easy, come work with us!


COVID-19 Update: BadVR is based in Manhattan Beach, CA, but we have transitioned to a hyrbid work environment


Your Role At BadVR:

We are hiring a full-time, hybrid Software Engineer with experience in building AR/VR/XR applications and components. The ideal candidate has a passion for immersive tech and a talent for solving complex engineering challenges. They will be jumping into a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment surrounded by industry leaders. You will be encouraged to think outside the box, be curious, think freely, and be infinitely creative in this position!


You will be expected to solve tough technical challenges in a high-energy, rapid-paced, startup environment, working alongside experienced industry leaders and with a highly collaborative team. You will design, implement, test and deploy new VR and AR applications, as well as help maintain and continue building our existing product.


Required Skills:

  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design and design patterns.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies
  • Curious and self-directed with a strong attention to details and a user-centric approach
  • Experience with 3D programming and building apps in the Unity engine
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple tasks at once
  • A beautiful and impressive portfolio of work demonstrating your skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience creating and debugging multithreaded applications
  • Ability to communicate and work on a hybrid schedule with geographically disparate and culturally diverse teams
  • Plan and build AR/VR components and demos
  • Write well-documented code that follows best practices
  • Test and validate on multiple devices
  • Work in an Agile team, present work often for review


Bonus Points:

  • Experience developing on MetaQuest or VisionPro platforms
  • Freelance / contracting experience
  • Experience shipping enterprise VR / AR applications
  • Experience debugging across a variety of hardware platforms
  • Computer science or related degree


BadVR is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.


Those with previous experience with AR/VR technology or a passion for it are greatly encouraged to apply!


MANDATORY: When submitting your resume, please share a link to your portfolio and / or Github.


Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year, DOE


Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance (w/infertility riders including egg freezing)
  • Life and ADD and Disability insurance
  • Generous PTO and Sick Leave Policies
  • Equity packages

Experience:

  • Unity development: Minimum 5 years (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent experience

Language:

  • English (Required)

Work Authorization:

  • United States (Required)

Work Location:

  • Hybrid

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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