<p>PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions is an independent development studio based in Amsterdam focused on creating sandbox worlds on a massive scale. Our team of game developers and researchers are using machine learning and other modern technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with open worlds in gaming. Our goal is to build deep, systemic playgrounds hundreds of kilometers wide and populated by thousands of players.&nbsp;</p><p>At PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions we believe in a flexible work environment driven by honesty and transparency, empowering both developers and researchers to build the tools that can form the foundation of a new generation of interactive worlds. We are a passionate team of committed individuals from all over the world, working towards building the kind of experience that is only now becoming possible.&nbsp;</p><p>Founder Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene is widely regarded as the creator of the battle royale genre, originally developing the mode as a mod for the ARMA series of games before creating the industry-defining hit PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG), which has sold more than 75 million copies on PC and console and topped mobile charts in 150 countries. Since 2018, he has been working on how to apply those same core values of scale and player freedom to new types of gameplays and even larger worlds.</p><p>We believe that the longstanding dream of a massive, immersive world where players are free to do whatever they want is closer than ever before, and we believe that we can make it happen.</p>

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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><p>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.</p>
<p>We are building the VPS and visual maps that help develop AR experiences to “inspire people to explore the world together”.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<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>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3><strong>Join the Niantic team!</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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</p></div></div>

Manage and maintain IT infrastructure for a gaming studio. Must have strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems, Active Directory, and Azure Entra management. Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware and Proxmox is essential. Strong stakeholder management and process improvement skills are required.

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                        As an IT Manager Consultant at PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions, manage, maintain and supply all services and equipment that is related to allowing our development teams to perform their tasks on a day to day basis. Our studio is producing unique technology in gaming, requiring out of the box thinking of our whole team, including IT, looking for creative solutions to address requirements from the development teams and improve processes so they have visibility, transparency, discoverability, and are easier to understand and use.<br><br>This is a part time 12-month Fixed Term Contract (2-3 days per week) beginning in January, with the possibility to transition to full time.
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                            <ul><li>Develop and implement long-term IT strategies, leading projects to simplify and standardize our infrastructure while identifying future needs and recommending solutions that support the studio's growth. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Collaborate with&nbsp;stakeholders in engineering, finance, executive leadership, and HR to align IT priorities with company goals.</li><li>Manage hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure, prioritising open-source solutions and vendor-agnostic systems&nbsp;where possible.</li><li>Ensure high availability of systems, minimising disruptions and supporting VPN access for remote teams across Europe.</li><li>Proactively identify long-term infrastructure needs, balancing cost efficiency with strategic solutions.</li><li>Oversee and schedule tasks for IT staff, using tools like Jira and Confluence for visibility and transparency.</li><li>Maintain on premise software installations (such as GitLab and Helix Core) to ensure they are kept up to date, maintenance is performed, and the data is backed up securely</li><li>Enhance application deployment, file-sharing, and collaboration tools for improved workflows and user accessibility.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul>
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                            <ul><li>Experience in IT Management or similar roles with proven experience managing IT projects in fast paced technical environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Windows (10/11, Server 2016/2019), Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), and FreeBSD operating systems, including Active Directory and Azure Entra management.</li><li>Hands-on experience with critical applications like Perforce, Gitlab, Jenkins-based CI, and high-performance clustered storage systems.</li><li>Proficiency with virtualization platforms such as VMware and Proxmox, as well as networking, routing, and storage solutions.</li><li>Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) tools, including Ansible, to streamline deployment and configuration.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and process improvement skills, with the ability to document, streamline, and prioritize IT workflows, enhancing communication and transparency with stakeholders.&nbsp;</li></ul>
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                            <ul><li>Experience&nbsp;or interest in&nbsp;working within the gaming&nbsp;industry</li><li>Familiarity with emerging IT trends and tools that could benefit a modern&nbsp;game development&nbsp;studio.</li><li>Background in IT consultancy or similar roles</li><li>Experience with on-premise and cloud based solutions</li></ul>
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                        <span><span><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions we believe in a flexible work environment driven by honesty and transparency, empowering both developers and researchers to build the tools that can form the foundation of a new generation of interactive worlds. We are a passionate team of committed individuals from all over the world, working towards building the kind of experience that is only now becoming possible. We believe that the longstanding dream of a massive, immersive world where players are free to do whatever they want is closer than ever before, and we believe that we can make it happen.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br><br><strong>PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions</strong> is an independent development studio based in Amsterdam, focused on creating massive sandbox worlds. Our multi-disciplinary team is using an array of new and emerging technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with open worlds in gaming. Our goal is to build deep, systemic playgrounds on a planetary scale, populated by thousands of players.<br><br></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>MELBA Team</strong> is PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions’ applied research division. Project Melba is a new simulation engine being built from the ground up, utilizing data-driven design, multi-core processing and machine learning at its foundation in order to power virtual worlds on a scale beyond the capabilities of current technology.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>BENEFITS (NETHERLANDS)</strong><br><br><u>Building a world</u><br>Join our group of talented and passionate people from all over the world working towards building the future of gaming.&nbsp;<br><br><u>Going Dutch</u><br>We go by the Dutch law and start with a 12-month contract with the intent to offer a permanent contract afterwards.&nbsp;<br><br><u>Relocation support</u><br>If you are not living in the Netherlands yet, we will support, you and your close ones during the relocation process.<br><br><u>Convenient location &amp; commuting allowance</u><br>Our centrally located office is easy to get to from any part of the Netherlands, and we will reimburse you for your commute.&nbsp;<br><br><u>Comprehensive benefits</u>&nbsp;<br>We provide a contribution to your health insurance and pension as well as a work from home allowance - we got you covered!&nbsp;</span></span><br><br><span><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>13th month salary</u></span></span><br><span><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy a 13th month of salary at the end of the year for a little extra holiday money. If you haven’t been with us a full year, you’ll still get a pro-rata bonus based on how long you’ve been employed.<br><br><u>Flexible Schedule</u><br>You are free to work and hang out with us every day in our Amsterdam Studio. If you prefer to work from home, you can take advantage of three work-from-home days a week.<br><br><u>All you can eat</u><br>No need to worry about drinks, snacks, and lunch while in the studio.<br><br><u>Vacation</u><br>You will have 25 days off and 3 extra studio days off throughout the year. You can also celebrate your birthday with an extra day off!&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>EMPLOYEES WORKING REMOTELY</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Benefits differ per country but we grant a 13th month salary to all our employees.<br><br><strong>REACH OUT TO US</strong><br><br>If there is anything you would like to know before hitting the "APPLY" button you can always reach out to one of our Recruiters:<br><br><a href="mailto:ngrajek@pp.studio">Email Natalia Grajek&nbsp;</a></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><a href="mailto:eoconnor@pp.studio"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email Eddie O'Connor</span></a><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><br></span></span></span>
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