Calibration Unity Engineer (AR/VR)

Job Description:

• Client is seeking a Unity software engineer to help with data collection tooling for large scale data collection efforts for AR/VR headsets.
• This is an opportunity to work on early versions of consumer hardware on cutting edge technology involving cameras and natural user interfaces.
• This role will also support camera and illuminator calibration for prototype devices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining a Unity built User Experience application for Data Collections
• Supervise the installation and configuration of new AR/VR systems and testing software to meet the user study needs
• Design and implement tools for data collection and annotation, including:
• controlling the camera exposure and gain on mobile device (VR and/or AR headset)
• capturing image stream and metadata
• automatic upload to database
• Run evaluations to automatically verify the quality of data collected from large scale data collections, flagging cases for principal investigators to check
• Provide documentation of usage of tools for external vendors
• Implement data capture script for collection of camera images
• Work collaboratively with the Mechanical Engineers on fixturing the prototype device in the calibration station
• Modify existing calibration algo to consume the collected images and produce calibration parameters in specified format
• Implement a test to validate calibration quality

Required Skills:

• 3 plus years' experience coding in C#
• Proficient in Unity Engine and C#
• Knowledge of Android OS, especially graphics and performance
• Experience in game or game engine development with Unity3D
• Virtual Reality experience
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability are required.
• Verbal and written communication skills; communication across teams including engineers and researchers
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with C++, OpenCV, 3D math and 3D graphics with OpenGL and DirectX, ui/ux/design

Note:

• Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records.
• Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
• These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Pay Range: $85/hr +++

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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