Computer Vision Engineer

Sgs Consulting - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Reality Labs team is at the forefront of developing world-class Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality hardware and software, aiming to connect people globally. With dedicated departments for AR/VR research, computer vision, haptics, and social interaction, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology through relentless innovation. The potential of AR and VR to transform the world is immense, and we are just beginning to explore its possibilities. Our XRTech team is responsible for exploring, developing, and delivering cutting-edge technologies that form the foundation of current and future Reality Labs products. This includes a focus on mixed reality, human interaction, and natural input, with an emphasis on taking new technologies from early concepts to product realization. We iterate, prototype, and assess the human value and new experiences these technologies can provide. As a Computer Vision Engineer, you will leverage your deep C++ skills and passion for solving complex computer vision and image processing challenges. You will be tasked with studying state-of-the-art algorithms for 3D reconstruction and mapping, designing new algorithms or adapting existing ones to enable novel capabilities, and collaborating closely with algorithm developers, system architects, and designers to create innovative experiences. Your role will also involve coding deliverables alongside the engineering team, maintaining and improving existing software processing pipelines, and analyzing the efficiency of algorithms. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing security measures to protect information and developing standards for software use and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Study state-of-the-art algorithms in the field of computer vision for 3D reconstruction and mapping.
• Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create effective feature roadmap.
• Design new algorithms, or adaptations to existing algorithms, that will enable novel capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with algorithm developers, system architects and designers to support the creation of innovative and impactful experiences.
• Code deliverables in tandem with the engineering team, maintain and improve existing software processing pipeline.
• Analyze and improve efficiency of algorithms.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Requirements

• Proficient in C++ and Python (Coding test will be required as interview process proceeds).
• Knowledge of computer vision, geometry, and 3D reconstruction.
• Experience with backend infrastructure.
• Able to create visualization tools for inspecting and debugging.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as git, Visual Studio, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep C++ skillset and possess the ability to solve challenging computer vision problems.
• Proficiency in developing a variety of programming languages.