Freelance Game Simulation Programmer Jobs in Texas

Reports to:  Hannah Salecki - QA Manager

Compensation:  Competitive market cash + equity

 About GOLF+

GOLF+ is building the leading platform for off-course golf. What began as the premier VR golf experience is now evolving into a connected ecosystem spanning VR, mixed reality, and simulator golf, serving millions of golfers worldwide.

Since our launch, we’ve had over 2 million downloads and nearly 5 billion shots hit in the game. We are the official VR partner of the PGA TOUR, following investment from strategic partners including Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Brady, Steph Curry, and Mike Trout. We’re moving fast and expanding, and this is an exciting time to join us on our journey to shape the future of off-course golf.

In 2026, our focus is expansion: launching GOLF+ Putting and GOLF+ Sim, while continuing to invest in the long-term VR vision.

 Why This Role Exists

GOLF+ is expanding fast from VR into mixed reality and simulator golf  and quality is what keeps millions of golfers trusting the product through that growth. This role will be our only in-office QA presence, primarily responsible for our simulator initiatives, and will work directly alongside engineering in Austin to give the team a fast, physically-present feedback loop.

 The Role

Serve as the in-office QA presence and simulator POC for the greater team, working directly alongside engineering and leadership in the Austin office

Spend extended, hands-on time testing our simulator technology hitting real golf balls with real clubs into a net or screen as a core, daily part of the job 

Regularly step in on the VR/MR side of testing, executing test plans alongside our QA team

Partner with engineers and product in person to reproduce, clarify, and verify fixes

Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective sessions

 What You’ll Own

Executing structured test plans across simulator, VR, and mixed reality builds (End-to-end, feature, integration, and regression testing)

Identifying, documenting, and flagging bugs with clear repro steps and supporting evidence (logs, captures, device info) 

Triaging and prioritizing the bug list, driving issues through to verified-fixed  

Validating new features, re-test old features, and ensure hardware compatibility before each release 

Utilizing AI tools to accelerate testing workflows - generating test cases from requirements, triaging bugs, and streamlining reporting 

Running regression suites during major platform transitions, including cross-build comparisons

 What We’re Looking For

Required

• You are a golfer! You have a love and a feel for the game.
• Able and willing to hit real golf balls, with real golf clubs, into a net or a screen, repeatedly. This is an essential function of the job. 
• Must be based in, or able to relocate to, Austin, TX, and work fully in-office
• 1–3 years of experience in QA/testing, including at least one shipped game or interactive product
• Work with a high degree of day-to-day independence, reporting to a remote QA Manager
• Ability to work hands-on with VR/MR/Sim hardware and headsets for extended periods of time

Nice to Have

• Experience testing games in VR/MR
• Experience with testing software through engine or platform migration
• Ability to create tools through AI or personal programming experience

Why Join GOLF+

• Build alongside a team backed by the PGA TOUR and golf-and-sports icons including Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Brady, Steph Curry, and Mike Trout.

• A role that grows with you in scope and impact.

 Compensation & Benefits

In our commitment to attracting top talent, we recognize the importance of offering competitive compensation packages, which will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

GOLF+ also cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, unlimited paid time off, paid parental leave, several paid holidays, and a golf stipend, among others.

GOLF+ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.