Senior AI Engineer

Haystack
New York, New York, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 18, 2026

About the role

A pioneering technology company is revolutionising immersive experiences by integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence with virtual reality. They are known for pushing the boundaries of spatial computing and delivering next-generation solutions in the VR/XR space.

The Role

Design, develop, and optimize immersive Virtual Reality applications and experiences using Unity.

Contribute to the complete VR architecture and development lifecycle, from concept and 3D asset creation through deployment.

Develop VR solutions primarily within Android-based runtimes, with support for Windows environments.

Integrate Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI capabilities into VR development and production workflows.

Identify opportunities to use AI to accelerate VR development, including faster prototyping, asset generation, and content creation.

Partner with engineering, design, AI, and product teams to enhance VR experiences and development velocity.

What You'll Need

Strong hands-on experience developing Virtual Reality applications and immersive experiences.

Mandatory Unity development experience and strong understanding of VR architecture.

Experience developing VR applications for Android-based systems/devices.

Proficiency with Blender for 3D modeling, graphical development, and asset creation.

Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and AI-assisted development techniques.

Demonstrated ability to identify and implement ways AI can accelerate software and content-development workflows.

What's On Offer

Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and VR innovation.

Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences.

Contribute to the development of next-generation spatial computing solutions.

Apply via Haystack today!

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize immersive Virtual Reality applications and experiences using Unity
  • Contribute to the complete VR architecture and development lifecycle
  • Develop VR solutions primarily within Android-based runtimes
  • Integrate Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI capabilities into VR development
  • Identify opportunities to use AI to accelerate VR development
  • Partner with engineering, design, AI, and product teams

Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience developing Virtual Reality applications
  • Mandatory Unity development experience
  • Experience developing VR applications for Android-based systems
  • Proficiency with Blender for 3D modeling and asset creation
  • Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and VR innovation
  • Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences
  • Contribute to the development of next-generation spatial computing solutions

Skills mentioned

C#Mobile DevelopmentAndroid DevelopmentAndroid SDKCross-Platform DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationSystem DesignGenerative AIAutomationWorkflow Automation

About Haystack

Haystack combines AI & expert vetting to deliver world-class tech candidates who are engaged, aligned, and ready to interview. We're trusted by over 400,000+ tech candidates, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Goodlord to established enterprises like American Express, Dunelm and AWS use Haystack to connect with qualified tech talent that they can't find anywhere else.

Technology51-200 employeesNewcastle upon Tyne, England