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OpenXR App Developer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$48 - $50/hr

Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite 3+ years of professional software development ... Understanding of rendering/perf constraints for XR (72/90/120 FPS targets, GPU/CPU bottlenecks ...

Columbia University

Systems Administrator

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

End Date if Temporary: * Hours Per Week: 35 * Standard Work Schedule: * Building: Morningside ... GPU cluster. The successful applicant will learn all aspects of running a research data center ...

Uw

Research Scientist/Engineer 1

Seattle, WA · On-site

$70.01K/yr

Additional Requirements: 1. Programming & data: Python (numpy/pandas), basic R (Seurat/tidyverse ... First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE ...

Merican

Senior AI Engineer - Privacy

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$117.90K - $162K/yr

Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite * The Senior AI Engineer - Privacy will design, build, and ... and GPU/compute resources. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI model deployment using ...

Bedrock Robotics

Hardware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$145.50K - $192K/yr

High performance/power edge compute including multi-CPU platforms with significant GPU resources ... wide temp ranges, IP, and solar loading * High speed signaling including GSML, multi gigabit ...

Exyte GmbH

Assess new technologies (liquid cooling, high-density GPU cooling, exhaust filtration advancements ... temp/humidity/pressurization) o Chilled water, hot water, boilers, hydronics, pumps, and HVAC ...

Supermicro

Content Designer

San Jose, CA

$33 - $45/hr

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join ... Understanding of CPU and GPU general technology Qualifications: * 2+ Years of high-intensity ...

Super Micro Computer

Content Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$33 - $45/hr

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join ... Understanding of CPU and GPU general technology Qualifications: * 2+ Years of high-intensity ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary gpu programming in the United States is $64,974.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Temporary GPU Programmer, you generally need strong proficiency in parallel programming, C/C++, and deep knowledge of GPU architectures, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools like CUDA, OpenCL, and GPU profiling/debugging systems is typically required. Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient development, optimization, and troubleshooting of GPU-accelerated applications in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

What types of projects or tasks are commonly assigned to temporary GPU programming roles?

Temporary GPU programming roles typically focus on short-term, high-impact projects such as optimizing existing code for parallel processing, accelerating specific algorithms, or supporting research and development teams with prototype implementations. You may be tasked with profiling and enhancing the performance of applications using frameworks like CUDA or OpenCL, or assisting with machine learning model training and inference on GPU hardware. Collaboration with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts is common, and your contributions often involve delivering tangible speedups or enabling new computational capabilities within tight timelines.

What is a Temporary GPU Programmer?

A Temporary GPU Programmer is a professional hired on a short-term basis to develop, optimize, or maintain software that runs on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). These programmers typically work with languages like CUDA, OpenCL, or DirectX to accelerate complex computations or graphics rendering. Temporary roles may be project-based, such as optimizing machine learning models, scientific simulations, or enhancing graphics in games and applications. Companies often hire temporary GPU programmers to meet specific deadlines, handle workload spikes, or bring in specialized expertise for certain tasks.
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OpenXR App Developer

OpenXR App Developer

Merican

Redmond, WA • On-site

$48 - $50/hr

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Job description

Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a global transformation and BPM company that blends deep process expertise with technology, analytics, and AI, hiring at scale across operations and IT-making them a high-volume but quality-focused staffing client.
Job Title: OpenXR App Developer
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $48/hr. - $50/hr.
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent).
Overview
We're looking for a Contingent Worker (CW) to help build and maintain OpenXR-based XR applications. You'll work closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to prototype, implement, and iterate on immersive experiences that run across OpenXR-capable runtimes/devices.
Responsibilities
  • Develop XR applications using OpenXR (end-to-end: architecture, implementation, testing, and iteration).
  • Build interactive features such as:
  • Input handling (controllers, hands, action sets, haptics)
  • Scene/interaction systems (grabbing, ray interactions, UI in 3D)
  • Rendering and performance optimizations (frame pacing, latency-sensitive updates)
  • Integrate platform/runtime features where applicable (tracking spaces, anchor-like constructs, passthrough/scene understanding if available via extensions).
  • Create clean, testable code and contribute to basic CI/build scripts as needed.
  • Debug runtime/device issues (graphics, tracking, input) and provide clear repro steps and fixes.
  • Collaborate with product/UX and engineering stakeholders; document designs and tradeoffs.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience shipping 3D real-time applications (XR, games, simulation, or visualization).
  • Practical experience with OpenXR (core concepts: instance/session, swapchains, spaces, actions).
  • Strong C/C++ and/or C# skills (depending on stack), plus solid debugging skills.
  • Experience with a real-time engine or framework such as:
  • Unity (C#) and OpenXR plugin ecosystem, or
  • Unreal (C++) XR pipeline, or
  • Custom/native OpenXR rendering with Vulkan/OpenGL/DirectX
  • Understanding of rendering/perf constraints for XR (72/90/120 FPS targets, GPU/CPU bottlenecks, latency).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Shipped at least one OpenXR-based app or feature to production.
  • Experience with OpenXR extensions (e.g., hand tracking, eye gaze, foveated rendering, scene/space-related extensions).
  • Graphics experience: Vulkan/OpenGL/DirectX, shaders, profiling tools (RenderDoc, engine profilers).
  • Android XR experience (Gradle, NDK, JNI) or low-level platform integration.
  • Experience building reusable components/frameworks for XR interaction or app scaffolding.

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
  • Graphics Experience
  • OpenXR app development experience
  • Great communication skills

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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Merican is a IT Service consulting firm, specialized in Digital adoption and Business automation. With our diverse collection of skilled and committed consultants, technology companies, businesses and digital experts, we provide our subject expertise and our unique client service approach, a best-in-class global model of delivery suited to the business demands of our clients. We ensure that we implement future-oriented solutions for our clients via investments in people, solutions, technologies, competencies and infrastructure.

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It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Columbia , MD, US

Year founded

2020

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