Lead Developer, XR

XYZ Reality is transforming construction through Augmented Reality. Our flagship product the ATOM headset enables precise holographic visualization of BIM models on site reducing rework and improving delivery certainty. By combining advances in spatial computing real-time rendering and cloud integration were redefining how complex construction projects are built.

Role Overview

As Lead Developer you will lead the design development and delivery of the embedded and XR software stack powering XYZ Realitys ATOM headset. You will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for real-time rendering tracking integration system middleware and devicecloud connectivity while guiding a small high-performing software team.

This role is focused on execution quality and on-device user experience translating advanced capabilities from R&D hardware and cloud teams into reliable tools used daily on live construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• 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.

Team Leadership

• 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.

• Promote best practices in performance-aware reliable and testable software development.

User Experience & Workflow Ownership

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Hardware Mobile Cloud and R&D teams to integrate navigation perception and data services into the on-device experience.

• Define and maintain clear integration boundaries APIs and performance expectations across teams.

Delivery & Quality Assurance

• 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.

Security & Supportability

• Apply secure software development practices and support data protection requirements.

• Implement diagnostics logging and telemetry to support field operations troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Success Metrics

• Stable low-latency AR performance in live site deployments

• Predictable delivery of features and improvements

• Low defect rates in production releases

• Strong collaboration with Hardware R&D Cloud and Mobile teams

• Maintainable scalable software ready for future ATOM hardware generations

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Experience with AR or VR headsets tracking systems or spatial computing platforms

• Familiarity with OpenXR and OpenVR

• Exposure to Unity or Unreal internals or real-time rendering pipelines

• Experience working with distributed or remote teams

Why Join XYZ Reality

• Build cutting-edge AR technology used on some of the worlds 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

Required Experience:

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