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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>

Western Digital seeks a Technologist/Principal/Staff ASIC Validation Engineer with 8+ years of experience validating storage controllers. You'll work on cutting-edge products, develop validation firmware, and perform tasks including SOC bring-up, feature validation, and ASIC/drive debugging.

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 Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You &amp; Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data. Job Description We are looking for a technologist/principal/staff ASIC validation engineer to work with our next generation storage products. You will participate in validating the cutting edge storage controller in both pre and post silicon phases. You will participate in production support towards next generation of storage products. You will responsible for ASIC design validation features, development of storage validation firmware, and perform tasks including SOC bring-up, features validation, ASIC and storage drive debugging. Responsibilities Validation of PCIe/SD memory product with Host platforms from different OEM/Chipset vendors Failure Analysis of the issues to root cause whether it is the test issue or product issue Understand the architecture and design. Come up with validation plan and execute to completion. Understanding the test scenarios and converting them into test cases Develop Validation firmware using C/C++ in multiple environments using latest standards: FPGA, Simulator, for flash products. perform tasks including SOC bring-up, features validation, ASIC and storage drive debugging. Compliance and interoperability procedures Qualifications Experience required: <ul><li> BS/MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field</li><li> 8 – 12 years of experience on validation and debug</li><li> Experience coding in C for SSD embedded system, Python for test automation is a plus.</li><li> SSD firmware/validation experience in areas of: USB, SD, PCIe/NVMe, NAND and related areas .</li><li> Experience with lab debugging tools (debugger, logic analyzer, scope</li><li> Good Knowledge in any of the storage protocol - eMMC/USB/NVMe protocol</li><li> Good Knowledge in any of the Electrical validation of the storage protocol - eMMC/USB/SD/SDIO/PCIE</li><li> Good Knowledge and hands on experience in scripting in C, Python language</li><li> Good Knowledge and deep hands on experience in Failure Analysis to understand the Test and FW/Memory features.</li><li> Good knowledge in Test application development and performance measurement tool, etc.</li><li> RMA support for the issues reported by the customer or field engineer.</li><li> Status reports generation and presenting the validation status to Project and Program manager</li><li> Validation of USB/eMMC memory product with Host platforms from different OEM/Chipset vendors</li><li> Failure Analysis of the issues to root cause whether it is the test issue or product issue</li><li> Participating in Customer meeting and understanding the Validation strategy.</li><li> Understanding the customer test scenarios and converting them into test cases </li></ul>
Soft Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across teams and geographies Excellent verbal &amp; written communication skills Excellent problem solving and debugging skills Technical mindset with great attention to detail and an ever positive, can-do attitude. Demonstrate use of out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems. Team player who provides appropriate feedback to management &amp; team members Ability to operate in a fast-past environment while creating an environment where teammates feel appreciated &amp; feel recognized for their contributions Additional Information Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
 
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