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Software Engineer, Realtime Engine Technology - Reality Labs
$184K–$257K
Los Angeles, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Redmond, WA
Burlingame, CA - Experience
- 6+ years of software development experience in industry settings or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Designs and develops real-time engine systems and interactive software for immersive Reality Labs experiences.
What you'll do
- Architect reusable systems and build technologies for real-time interactive experiences.
- Optimize and debug real-time systems; influence implementation and quality.
- Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of software development experience in industry settings or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
- Experience with C++ and/or C, and building engine-level systems for 3D real-time interactive engines.
- Experience with performance optimization of real-time applications and an in-depth understanding of 3D math, linear algebra, and physics.
Nice to have
- Experience building for multiple hardware platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into workflows and implement responsible, ethical AI practices.
Pay
$183,997/year to $257,000/year USD base salary
Tools
C++, C, Unity 3D, Unreal, Frostbite
AI focus
Develop AI skills, stay current with emerging AI technologies, integrate AI tools to improve workflows, and apply responsible, ethical AI practices.
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