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3D Generalist (all Genders)

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Computer Vision Software Engineer, London

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Niantic's AR Mapping team seeks a Computer Vision Software Engineer to build 3D world maps for their real-world Metaverse.  Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining production computer vision systems to enhance AR capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, optimizing system complexity and time, writing high-performance code, and working with the research team to innovate in AR. The role involves working on solutions that will be used by millions.  The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience in production code (C++), computer vision, and machine learning.  In-office work is required two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

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<div class="job__description body"><div>Niantic’s Augmented Reality (AR) Mapping team seeks a Computer Vision Software Engineer to help build the 3D world maps that are the foundation for Niantic’s real world Metaverse and push the frontiers of Computer Vision and Machine Learning.
We are building the VPS and visual maps that help develop AR experiences to “inspire people to explore the world together”.
We’re a highly collaborative and engaging team, working to help algorithms evolve from concept to production at scale, and this is your chance to join us in our journey to map the world. We are all passionate about innovation, so we’re looking for engineers who want to learn and ship products that will be used by millions of developers and users.
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Design, develop and maintain production computer vision systems that are used to improve Niantic’s AR capabilities for the delight of our users.</li>
<li>Collaborate multi-functionally with products, operations and other engineering teams to ship state-of-the art computer vision solutions to enable new AR experiences.</li>
<li>Optimize complexity and time of solutions to make the best use of current technologies in cloud and/or mobile.</li>
<li>Write high performance code, debug solutions to complex problems that span systems, prioritize tasks effectively, and efficiently to meet agreed timelines.</li>
<li>Work with Niantic’s research team to invent, evaluate and help productionise solutions to push the boundaries of what can be done today in AR.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.</li>
<li>Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and Thursday.</li>
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<h3>Qualifications</h3>
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<li>Master-level qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>Experience writing production code in C++.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of computer vision, machine learning or similar concepts.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others.</li>
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<h3>Plus If…</h3>
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<li>PhD-level qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability developing algorithms for image processing, computer vision or similar endeavors.</li>
<li>Experience implementing, hardening or optimizing 3d gaussian splatting, dense depth computation, multi-view reconstruction or other problems in 3D computer vision.</li>
</ul>
The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of £87,300.00-£126,000.00 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process. An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page.
<h3>Join the Niantic team!</h3>
Niantic's global-scale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world. Incubated out of the Maps team at Google, Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO, a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month. Niantic’s Lightship platform, which powers Pokémon GO, also supports the company's other games including Pikmin Bloom, Peridot and Monster Hunter Now. Developers use Niantic’s platform to build their own AR applications and experiences, either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall.
We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.
Niantic is a hybrid first company. We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work.
We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. #LI-HYBRID</div></div>

Experienced 3D Generalist with strong environment art skills, proficient in industry-standard software, passionate about game development and creating stunning visuals for AAA games.

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 PLAION - Munich We are entertainment!PLAION is a global, industry-leading entertainment company that has been bringing entertainment into shops, onto the big screens and into your living room for decades. We specialize in the distribution, publishing and development of games, fan merchandise and films. As part of our global audience, we develop captivating and award-winning franchises for you, such as DEAD ISLAND, KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE, METRO and ROAD 96. With a network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, and the production of merchandise, PLAION is an active worldwide player. In addition, with Vertigo Games in the field of virtual reality (VR), we are demonstrating our commitment to varied gaming experiences. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced 3D Generalist (all genders) helping us to take some of the most exciting AAA brands to the next level. This fulltime position is either based at our headquarters in Munich or fully remote. In this role you will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality assets and environments by rendering visually stunning, dynamic and believable worlds for our projects. You will be responsible for developing efficient workflows, problem-solving technical challenges, and optimizing content creation pipelines. Your Tasks <ul><li>Together with the team you will be responsible for delivering the art direction of our biggest IPs and provide the key art to diverse marketing needs</li><li>You will produce high-quality 3D Assets and complete environments to support the Project Game Vision and the Development Art Team </li><li>You will support Art Direction processes and collaborate with the internal team in creating key art, high-quality aspirational target shots, or in-game mockups in the artistic direction</li><li>You will be responsible for developing efficient workflows, problem-solving technical challenges, and optimizing content creation pipelines.</li><li>You will intensely collaborate with Art Directors, external development teams and stakeholders across the organization </li></ul>
Your Profile <ul><li>Extensive experience as an Environment Artist, Environment TD, or 3D Generalist creating high-quality assets and scenes for games, animation, or VFX</li><li>Significant participation in the production of at least one game title</li><li>Deep understanding of art fundamentals and design, with a sharp eye for composition, values, shape, and detail</li><li>An exceptional understanding of environment pipelines, including asset creation, texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering final content</li><li>Excellent modeling skills and strong knowledge of industry-standard software tools such as 3ds Max (or Maya/Blender), Houdini, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Substance, Designer/Painter</li><li>Experienced with art pipelines and technical limitations in game development</li><li>Ability to respond elegantly to complex creative changes, even late in the process</li><li>Must be highly organized, self-driven, customer-focused, and a great team player </li></ul>
What we offer <ul><li>Hybrid working model / remote position, flexible working hours, work from anywhere </li><li>Diverse training and development opportunities as part of our PLAION Academy</li><li>Benefits such as company events, language courses, Mental Health First Aiders, fitness co-operations, bike leasing, company pension scheme</li><li>The opportunity to share your passion for games and films with your team and at industry events on a daily basis</li><li>Free access to all PLAION communities for learning new skills, mutual support and free and self-determined development: e.g. LGBTQAI+, Women at, Charity work, AI, Accessibility </li><li>Free access to all our games</li></ul>
Are you ready to shape the future of our exciting games with us? We are looking forward to your application incl. a cover letter, CV and your portfolio (URL or PDF) At PLAION, we welcome ALL. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, special needs or other individual characteristics that make people unique. Become part of our inclusive and colorful team and play an active role in shaping our corporate culture! We look forward to receiving your application on our careers page. If you have any questions, please contact jobs@plaion.com PLAION GmbH - Lochhamer Str. 9 - 82152 Planegg. München - www.plaion.com 
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