About the role

  • Lead Developer for XYZ Reality’s ATOM headset, focusing on embedded and XR software stacks. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality real-time AR experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of the on-device software stack for the ATOM headset, including the XR runtime, system services, tracking integration, user interfaces, and networking layers.
  • Design and implement scalable, modular, and high-performance software for real-time AR on constrained, battery-powered hardware.
  • Make day-to-day technical decisions and provide hands-on contribution to critical areas of the codebase.
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of XR, graphics, embedded, and systems software engineers.
  • Set clear technical direction, review code, and support engineers’ technical growth.
  • Own the end-to-end on-device user experience, including spatial interaction models, alignment feedback, tolerances, error states, and operator guidance in real construction environments.
  • Work closely with Product Management to translate field requirements into robust, real-time workflows that run locally on the device.
  • Collaborate closely with Hardware, Mobile, Cloud, and R&D teams to integrate navigation, perception, and data services into the on-device experience.
  • Take ownership of shipping production software to deployed devices.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, simulation tools, and automated testing to ensure reliable releases.
  • Ensure software is production-ready for challenging environments, including low connectivity and variable site conditions.
  • Apply secure software development practices and support data protection requirements.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a team lead or technical leadership role
  • Strong experience in real-time systems, embedded development, or XR/graphics software (C++, C#, OpenGL, Vulkan)
  • Demonstrated experience shipping and supporting production software on devices, including: Release ownership, CI/CD pipelines, Automated testing, Operational quality in the field
  • Experience leading small to mid-sized engineering teams through hands-on technical leadership
  • Deep understanding of performance optimization on constrained, battery-powered hardware
  • Strong communication skills and experience working across engineering and product teams.

Benefits

  • Build cutting-edge AR technology used on some of the world’s most complex construction projects
  • Take ownership of a critical, real-world product with visible customer impact
  • Work alongside experts in spatial computing, AI, and hardware
  • Help shape the next generation of construction technology through hands-on engineering leadership

Job title

Lead Developer, XR

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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