Position: Gaming /Graphics Software Engineer IV

Location: Redmond, Washington

Duration: Contract

Job ID: 171026

Job Overview:
As a Firmware Software Engineer IV, you will explore, prototype, and build experiences that define the future of how people interact in the Metaverse. Collaborating with a Research Team, you will develop software infrastructure to interface with hardware and help create and test experiences aimed at redefining the future of human interaction in XR. This role involves solving novel problems from first principles and working with a world-class team experimenting with bold ideas in areas such as optics, haptics, tracking, displays, computer vision, user experience, audio, and perceptual psychology. You will contribute to building research platforms, user research studies, technology demos, and proof-of-concept prototypes. The ideal candidate is highly creative, has expertise in 3D interactive experiences, and is proficient in Unity.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop infrastructure and interactions within Unity.
• Build software tools, infrastructure, documentation, and systems for designers, researchers, and engineers.
• Train deep learning models for interaction explorations and design.
• Collaborate with researchers to design, test, and iterate on prototypes and user studies.
• Integrate, validate, and optimize data pipelines using scripts as needed.
• Produce and maintain documentation on tools, methods, training, and processes.
• Develop and maintain tools for integrated machine learning infrastructure.
• Design and develop core tools (UI, I/O modules) for the pipeline.
• Work closely with design, research, and development teams to enhance pipelines and workflows.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent game development/engine experience.
• 3-5 years of prototyping or game development experience.
• 4 years of development experience in Python, C#, or C .
• 3 years of experience with Unreal (infrastructure/tools/plugins).
• Knowledge of game development tools and pipelines, including 3D assets, scripting/tool development, shaders (GLSL/HLSL), VFX, post-processing, and procedural effects/animations.
• Portfolio showcasing tools, graphic rendering workflows, and interactive prototype work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UI development for tools (React, QT).
• Experience with source control (Git, Perforce, Mercurial).
• Proficiency in 3D authoring software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D).
• Experience with AR/VR development.
• Proficiency with game engine development.
• Experience collaborating with designers and research scientists.
• Full-stack backend experience, including server-side infrastructure and database management.
• 3D art/design experience (e.g., character/motion rigging and animation).

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Pay Range: $100 – $110

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