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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>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<h3>Plus If…</h3>
<ul>
<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>
<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>

As a Senior Animation Programmer at Sumo Digital, you will design and implement high-quality animation systems, collaborating with artists and designers. Responsibilities include developing features for animation blending, movement, and interactions, optimizing performance (especially in multiplayer), and mentoring junior team members.  You'll work with technologies like IK, root motion, and animation compression, refining network replication and fixing bugs.  Ensuring system alignment with project architecture and delivering exceptional results on time are key aspects of the role.  Experience with Unreal Engine's Character Movement Component or equivalent is crucial.

<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div><b style="font-size: 24px">About Sumo Digital, Nottingham</b></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Since 2016, Sumo Nottingham has been known for crafting inclusive, innovative action and racing titles for console and PC. Bringing together industry veterans with the best new talent in the industry, the studio delivered Team Sonic Racing in 2019 and is now working on a diverse and exciting mix of new projects.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">The studio’s vision is to create AAA games with innovation, character and accessibility at their very core – strengths that have seen them named as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in the Best Companies regional table for the East Midlands.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 24px;">Day in the Life of a Senior Animation Programmer at Sumo Digital:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As an </span><b style="font-size: 16px;">Animation Programmer</b><span style="font-size: 16px;"> at Sumo Digital, you’ll craft high-quality animation systems that bring characters and worlds to life. Collaborating with Technical Artists, Animators, and Designers, you’ll develop features that handle blending, movement, and interactions, ensuring seamless integration with the game framework. You’ll optimize animation systems for performance, including in networked multiplayer settings, while sharing expertise and mentoring junior team members.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Your work will involve implementing features like IK, root motion, and animation compression, refining network replication of animation states, and addressing bug fixes. Working with your Lead, you’ll ensure all systems align with the project’s architecture and deliver exceptional results on time.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 24px;">What you need to do this job:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Excellent C/C++ programming experience.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Good mathematics skills.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Good communication skills.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Demonstrable knowledge of animation systems - blend graphs, IK, animation compression, root motion etc.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Experience with Unreal's Character Movement Component / Mover / equivalent&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ability to work as part of a larger team.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Passion for Animation, games and games technology.&nbsp;</span></div></div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"><div><b style="font-size: 24px">What’s in it for you?</b></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That's why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Money:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Annual bonus, flexible benefits allowance (to purchase add-on benefits marked*), salary sacrifice pension, employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans, cars, bicycles and much more!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Lifestyle:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday off, a duvet day raising to 4 with service, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year), options to buy or sell +5/-5 days annual leave*.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Health and Wellbeing:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Dental insurance, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (Remote GP, Mental Health and Physio appointments), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Development:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Structured Personal Development tool, regular appraisals, annual salary reviews, access to Udemy learning platform, 5 learning days per annum (1 can be used as a volunteer day), award-winning L&amp;D team and yearly attendance to the Sumo Developers Conference (</span><a style="font-size: 16px" href="https://sdc.sumo-digital.com/">link to video</a><span style="font-size: 16px">).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">Extra Perks:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;A variety of in-studio perks, regular care packages, regular studio days out (family welcome), studio-led social activities (game jams, yoga, life drawing and more), sabbaticals (at 10 years service) and an annual gaming subscription.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><i style="font-size: 16px">*These benefits are part of our flexible benefits options and are opt-in selections.</i></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 24px">Inclusion and Belonging at Sumo Digital:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are dedicated to growing a sustainable business that provides security to our people while delivering a first-class experience to our partners and players.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">As a people business, the success of our people is the success of our company. We prioritise taking care of them with a focus on supporting them, nurturing their talent and providing a healthy, friendly, enriching, creative and safe environment in which to work.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Sumo's employee diversity group, PRISM, exists to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, equality &amp; wellbeing across the company and plays a key role in Sumo's ongoing goal of fostering environments where all employees feel safe, welcome &amp; represented.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Our charitable and community initiatives provide support for meaningful causes that matter to our employees, clients and partners.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We continue to work to improve diversity in our recruitment and promotion processes, and to actively encourage people from marginalised groups to consider a career in the games industry.</span></div></div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"><div><b style="font-size: 24px">What’s in it for you?</b></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That's why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Money:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Annual bonus, flexible benefits allowance (to purchase add-on benefits marked*), salary sacrifice pension, employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans, cars, bicycles and much more!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Lifestyle:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday off, a duvet day raising to 4 with service, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year), options to buy or sell +5/-5 days annual leave*.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Health and Wellbeing:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Dental insurance, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (Remote GP, Mental Health and Physio appointments), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">My Development:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;Structured Personal Development tool, regular appraisals, annual salary reviews, access to Udemy learning platform, 5 learning days per annum (1 can be used as a volunteer day), award-winning L&amp;D team and yearly attendance to the Sumo Developers Conference (</span><a style="font-size: 16px" href="https://sdc.sumo-digital.com/">link to video</a><span style="font-size: 16px">).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px">Extra Perks:</b><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;A variety of in-studio perks, regular care packages, regular studio days out (family welcome), studio-led social activities (game jams, yoga, life drawing and more), sabbaticals (at 10 years service) and an annual gaming subscription.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></div><div><i style="font-size: 16px">*These benefits are part of our flexible benefits options and are opt-in selections.</i></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 24px">Inclusion and Belonging at Sumo Digital:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are dedicated to growing a sustainable business that provides security to our people while delivering a first-class experience to our partners and players.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">As a people business, the success of our people is the success of our company. We prioritise taking care of them with a focus on supporting them, nurturing their talent and providing a healthy, friendly, enriching, creative and safe environment in which to work.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Sumo's employee diversity group, PRISM, exists to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, equality &amp; wellbeing across the company and plays a key role in Sumo's ongoing goal of fostering environments where all employees feel safe, welcome &amp; represented.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Our charitable and community initiatives provide support for meaningful causes that matter to our employees, clients and partners.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">We continue to work to improve diversity in our recruitment and promotion processes, and to actively encourage people from marginalised groups to consider a career in the games industry.</span></div></div>undefined