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AR/VR Frontend Programmer

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Oct 10, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. The Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies (CAST) is seeking a motivatedAR/VR Frontend Programmer to support research in human-machine interaction, immersive visualization, and simulation. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, researchers, and graduate students to develop and maintain AR/VR applications that enable novel ways of interacting with systems and data. Essential Job Duties Front-end software development: implement user-facing features and UI components, write modular, testable code and address defects. Reporting and documentation: document architecture, components and release notes, produce progress updates and demo materials. Experimentation and prototyping: design and carry out user studies, assess libraries/tools and create proof-of-concepts, establish patterns for reuse (design system, utilities). Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Strong programming skills inC#, C++, or Python. Experience withUnity3D, Unreal Engine, or other AR/VR development platforms. Familiarity withAR/VR hardware (e.g., Quest, HoloLens)and SDKs. Solid understanding of3D graphics, rendering, and interaction design. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of 3D modeling workflows and asset optimization. Background inhuman-machine interaction. Ability to prototype rapidly and adapt to evolving research needs. Required Documents Resume Hiring Range $27.75 to $32.00 per hour The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position. If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu. Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.