Software Engineer, C++, Level 3 (AR)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; expected to work in the office 4+ days per week

Base salary: $100,000–$150,000 annually in Zone C, $112,000–$167,000 annually in Zone B, or $118,000–$176,000 annually in Zone A. The position is also eligible for RSU equity.

Company

hirify.global develops hirify.globalchat, Specs augmented-reality eyewear, Lens Studio, Bitmoji, and other digital services focused on visual communication and immersive computing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and support LensCore features powering AR experiences across Specs, hirify.globalchat Lenses, and Lens Studio.
• Optimize the LensCore engine for Specs.
• Collaborate with other teams to deliver features to Lens creators.
• Participate in feature planning and create technical specifications.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of industry experience developing in C++.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer science fundamentals and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of Python or JavaScript scripting.
• Understanding of Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar.

Nice to have

• Experience with modern C++, developer-facing APIs and libraries, and technical leadership.
• Knowledge of Qt and rendering APIs such as DirectX, Metal, Vulkan, or OpenGL.
• Experience with 3D engines such as Lens Studio, Unity, or Unreal.
• Experience with OpenCV, Eigen, glm, computer vision, sensors, or machine learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Default Together approach with in-person collaboration expected at least four days per week.
• Paid parental leave and comprehensive medical coverage.
• Emotional and mental health support programs.
• Compensation packages with long-term equity participation.