Senior Software Development Engineer | Upto $105/hr
About The JobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Software Engineer IIIType: OnsiteCompensation: $75–$105/hourLocation: RedmondRole ResponsibilitiesDevelop XR applications using OpenXR, focusing on architecture, implementation, testing, and iteration.Build interactive features including input handling, scene and interaction systems, and rendering optimizations.Integrate platform/runtime features such as tracking spaces and passthrough/scene understanding via extensions.Create clean, testable code and contribute to basic CI/build scripts.Debug runtime and device issues related to graphics, tracking, and input; provide clear reproduction steps and fixes.Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering stakeholders; document designs and tradeoffs.QualificationsMust-Have3+ years of professional software development experience.Experience shipping 3D real-time applications such as XR, games, simulation, or visualization.Practical experience with OpenXR core concepts.Strong skills in C/C++ and/or C#, with solid debugging abilities.Experience with a real-time engine or framework like Unity or Unreal.PreferredExperience shipping at least one OpenXR-based app or feature to production.Familiarity with OpenXR extensions.Graphics experience with Vulkan/OpenGL/DirectX and profiling tools.Android XR experience including Gradle, NDK, JNI.Compensation & LegalHourly contractorPaid weeklyApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.