Job Description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote, and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

About the client:

Title of Role: Forward Deployed Software Engineer – Mixed Reality

Location: Washington, D.C.
Company Stage of Funding: Public Company
Office Type: Hybrid (3–4 days onsite per week)
Salary: $135,000 – $200,000 base + equity + performance bonuses

Company Description

Our client is a globally recognized leader in cutting-edge software and data solutions, working at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, and immersive user experiences. Their mission-driven engineering teams create transformative tools to tackle real-world challenges across government, defense, and commercial sectors.

You’ll be joining a Tier 1 immersive technology division within a high-impact team that includes product managers, researchers, UX designers, and 3D artists. This team focuses on building advanced mixed reality applications for critical industries—transforming how people interact with data in immersive environments.

What You Will Do

• Build end-user experiences in both 2D and mixed reality, contributing to the next generation of immersive tools.

• Collaborate with engineers, UX designers, and external users to design intuitive, powerful solutions that operate across devices and platforms.

• Translate real-world needs into functional and performant applications using modern technologies.

• Develop production-ready software in languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java, often using engines like Unity or similar platforms.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives to scale and optimize performance, responsiveness, and deployment of immersive applications.

• Participate in hands-on development, debugging, and feature iteration across the product lifecycle.

• Occasionally travel to client sites as part of forward-deployed engagements.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 2+ years of experience coding in at least one of the following: C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

• Strong foundation in computer science, preferably with a degree from a top-tier university

• Hands-on experience working with game engines or real-time graphics platforms such as Unity or Unreal

• Track record of strong internships or full-time experience in software engineering, preferably in mission-driven or high-tech environments

• Experience working in cross-functional teams with designers, researchers, and other engineers

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with external stakeholders or end users

Preferred

• Familiarity with the defense or government sectors and how software solutions are deployed in such environments

• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one

• Understanding of physics engines or performance optimization for AR/VR applications

• Experience working in fast-paced, impact-driven teams

• Enthusiasm for building tools that make a difference in high-stakes, real-world situations

Compensation, Benefits & Other Details

• Base Salary: $135,000 – $200,000

• Equity: Competitive equity package based on experience

• Bonuses: Performance bonuses available up to $38,000+

• Work Environment: Hybrid, with most of the team working onsite 3–4 days per week in Washington, D.C.

• Additional Perks: Opportunity to work on mission-critical tools, collaborate with top-tier talent, and contribute to meaningful projects with real-world impact

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

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