Founding AR/VR Software Engineer (Remote) | ESOPs Only

Overview

About Grovyn

Grovyn is building the next generation of AI-powered products, immersive experiences, and digital platforms.

We operate at the intersection of:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Spatial Computing
• Automation
• Product Engineering
• Emerging Technologies

We are not a traditional agency.

We are building a founder-first technology company focused on creating products that solve meaningful business problems and shape the future of digital experiences.

As we expand into AR, VR, XR, and Spatial Computing, we're looking for a Founding AR/VR Software Engineer to help us build category-defining products from the ground up.

If you want ownership, impact, and the opportunity to build something meaningful from day one, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop AR, VR, XR, and Mixed Reality applications
• Build immersive experiences using Unity and Unreal Engine
• Create interactive 3D environments and real-time applications
• Develop applications for Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, HTC Vive, Pico, and future XR platforms
• Integrate AI capabilities into immersive products
• Build scalable architectures for spatial computing applications
• Collaborate directly with founders, designers, product teams, and AI engineers
• Rapidly prototype new ideas and transform them into production-ready solutions
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and user experience
• Contribute to product strategy, architecture decisions, and technical direction
• Stay ahead of emerging trends across AR, VR, AI, and immersive technology

Requirements

Must Have

• 3+ years of experience in AR, VR, XR, or immersive technology development
• Strong proficiency in C# and/or C++
• Professional experience with Unity and/or Unreal Engine
• Experience building and deploying XR applications
• Understanding of 3D mathematics and graphics programming
• Experience with OpenXR, ARKit, ARCore, MRTK, XR Interaction Toolkit, or similar frameworks
• Strong understanding of real-time rendering principles
• Experience integrating APIs and backend services
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a startup environment
• Excellent communication skills

Bonus Points

• Experience building applications for Meta Quest
• Experience building for Apple Vision Pro
• Computer Vision experience
• AI integration experience
• Hand Tracking and Gesture Recognition
• Eye Tracking and Spatial Mapping
• Multiplayer XR experience
• WebXR experience
• Three.js experience
• Babylon.js experience
• Digital Twin development experience
• Simulation or training platform experience
• Startup experience
• Open-source contributions

Tech Stack

Core Technologies

• Unity
• Unreal Engine
• C#
• C++
• OpenXR
• ARKit
• ARCore
• MRTK
• XR Interaction Toolkit

Web & Backend

• Node.js
• Python
• REST APIs
• GraphQL

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS
• Azure
• Docker
• Git

Emerging Technologies

• WebXR
• Three.js
• Babylon.js
• Computer Vision
• AI Integration
• Spatial Computing

Who Thrives Here

You will do well at Grovyn if you:

• Think like a builder, not an employee
• Love solving difficult technical challenges
• Enjoy working with high ownership and autonomy
• Move quickly and learn fast
• Want direct access to founders and decision-making
• Care about product outcomes, not just code
• Are excited about the future of AI and Spatial Computing
• Want to help build a company from an early stage

Why Join Grovyn

Build From Day One

Become part of the founding team and help shape the future of the company.

High Ownership

Your work directly influences product direction, technology decisions, and company growth.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Work across AI, AR, VR, XR, Spatial Computing, Automation, and emerging technologies.

Direct Founder Access

Collaborate closely with leadership and participate in strategic discussions.

Remote First

Work from anywhere while building products for a global audience.

Long-Term Upside

Participate in the value you help create.

Compensation

ESOPs Only

This is an equity-first founding opportunity.

There is currently:

• No fixed salary
• No stipend
• No retainer
• No statutory employment benefits

Compensation is provided through ESOP participation and long-term value creation.

We are looking for ambitious builders who are excited by ownership, impact, and the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

Preferred Skills

AR Development • VR Development • XR Development • Mixed Reality • Spatial Computing • Unity • Unreal Engine • C# • C++ • OpenXR • ARKit • ARCore • Meta Quest Development • Apple Vision Pro Development • Computer Vision • AI Integration • 3D Graphics • Real-Time Rendering • WebXR • Three.js • Babylon.js • AWS • Azure • Docker • Git • Product Development • Startup Experience • System Design