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Unreal Engine 3D Artist

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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>
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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>

Unreal Engine 3D Artist with 2-5 years experience, skilled in CG art, animation, and Unreal Engine for vehicle visualization.

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 Torch Technologies, a 100% Employee-owned company, is seeking an artist who is experienced and passionate in CG art and Unreal Engine. A demo reel or portfolio is required, and one that includes Unreal Engine VFX or Unreal Engine rendered cinematics is a plus. Torch is seeking a candidate who is innovative, collaborative, and familiar with working in an iterative design process. Candidate will develop, material, layout, rig, and animate cg assets for vehicle visualization and other purposes. The position provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects ranging from AR / VR applications to short cinematic videos. Candidate must be receptive to regular feedback and must work well with a multidisciplinary team. Candidate will work directly with customers supporting the Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC). Knowledge and experience with Unreal Terrains, Unreal Particle systems, UI, UX, graphic design, video editing, motion graphics and compositing is a plus. Canidates with knowledge of military equipment is a plus. Candidate must be able to work in person daily at the Torch Michigan office located in Sterling Heights, MI. Candidate should be trustworthy, dependable, and self-motivated, eager to overcome challenges and solve problems. Previous experience working within a DoD environment is a plus, but not required. Qualified candidates will have direct experience with the following: <ul><li>Knowledge and experience with 3D CG art and animation </li><li>Demonstration of strong design fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to create performant and visually appealing environments </li><li>A portfolio of work that showcases artistic and technical fundamentals and the ability to use the Unreal Engine; candidates without portfolios will not be considered </li><li>Experience with Unreal Engine is required </li><li>Experience with 3D Software (Ex. Blender, Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max, etc..) </li><li>Ability to take direction and work within an iterative and collaborative design process </li><li>Enthusiasm for collaborating with other artists </li></ul>
Interest or experience in any of the following areas is a plus: <ul><li>3D generalist skillsets such as lighting, rigging, and material authoring </li><li>Familiarity with Unreal Engine terrains </li><li>Familiarity or experience with motion graphics, video editing and compositing </li><li>Familiarity or experience with Unreal engine particle systems </li><li>UI / UX / Graphic design </li><li>Experience with Substance Painter and Designer </li><li>2D Concepting / Storyboarding skills </li></ul>
Education and Experience Requirements: <ul><li>BA in Entertainment Arts, Game Art, 3D Animation, or other relevant artistic education with 2-5 years of experience. </li><li>Preference given to applicants with a history of pursuing continuing education </li></ul>
Job Type: Regular Full-time Security Clearance: Secret Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Work Location: Torch site Travel: Yes, 0-10% Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. 
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