Director, Calibration Software

3 Months ago • 12 Years +
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SummaryBy Outscal

Lead a team of software engineers to deliver calibration algorithms for augmented reality devices. Must have experience in software development, computer vision, and C++.

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings.

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity

The Product Development and Engineering roles are core of Magic Leap’s revolutionary AR capabilities. These highly collaborative teams are responsible for our organization's engineering and technical operations, performing cutting-edge and complex scientific research and development that is 'defined as we build' to create new AR products, features, and marketplaces. Activities include undertaking research, design, development, and implementation activities to improve Magic Leap’s AR products and services; designing, constructing, testing, and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met in production processes; interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications; and collaborating across all Magic Leap teams to ensure our AR product and features provide a high-quality, immersive experience, meeting and exceeding our customer’s needs and our business objectives.

As a Director, Calibration Software within our Hardware Engineering group, you will be responsible for leading a team of 4-6 Software and Systems Engineers to deliver factory calibration algorithms and software from concept to production-ready code. Ideal candidate is a strong collaborator; able to reach across organizations to clarify expectations, achieve 'buy-in' where appropriate, and verify system performance through to the final customer. As an ideal candidate, you have a strong technical background and are excited to provide coaching on topics including geometric computer vision, nonlinear optimization, and software development best practices.

This is a hybrid position that will require close proximity to our headquarters in Plantation, FL or our Sunnyvale, CA office.

What you’ll do

  • Lead a team of software engineers with the ability to still be hands-on and versatile
  • Drive implementation of calibration algorithms from concept phase to production-ready code
  • Implement/enforce processes that ensure a high standard of quality for software development including code review, unit testing, and source control
  • Implements/enforces processes to ensure algorithmic correctness and robustness
  • Coach your team to deliver quality code supported by unit tests / integration tests as well as validation of performance with real world data
  • Exhibit compassionate leadership, communicate clear performance expectations, and coach your team towards independence
  • Understand when an off-the-shelf solution is appropriate and when creative, in-house designs are necessary
  • Identify short and long-term solutions, confidently schedule work, and close issues in a timely manner
  • Independently pursue new skills/knowledge as needed to complete projects
  • Drive development in sync with high-level product goals (eg. build schedule, budget, cycle time, performance, etc.)
  • Drive collaboration between organizations to bridge communication gaps, clarify internal/external customer requirements, identify risks, sync dependencies, and support transparent exchange of data

The experience you bring

  • 12+ years of professional experience in software development with at least 3-5 years of experience related to computer vision or computational geometry
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline, or equivalent relevant experience in an applicable field. We are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated record of leading a team of engineers to success
  • Working knowledge of statistics for hypothesis testing, process capability analysis, and process sensitivity metrics
  • Exceptional presentation, organization, and logistical skills
  • Experience with C++ and CMake. Experience creating and maintaining complex code bases
  • Experience with signal processing and filtering
  • Demonstrated knowledge of concepts in multi-view geometric computer vision
  • Must be comfortable in a highly dynamic and creative environment bound by time constraints

It’s exciting if you also have

  • Basic proficiency in Matlab and Python is a plus
  • Experience with JIRA and driving teams with an agile mindset is a plus
  • Experience in opto-mechanics, optics, robotics is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.

All legitimate Magic Leap email communications will end with "@magicleap.com". Please carefully review all emails you receive, to ensure you only engage with legitimate representatives of Magic Leap. For the protection of your Personal Information, do not click any links, open any attachments, or further engage with any suspicious communications. In the event you receive an unexpected or suspicious communication claiming to come from Magic Leap, please reach out directly to TalentAcquisition@magicleap.com for assistance.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. In addition to salary, Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus, equity, and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

US Base Salary Range

$148,000 — $246,000 USD

$148.0K - $246.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$197.0K/yr avg.
Sunnyvale, California, United States

About The Company

We’re about to experience a new paradigm in computing. Wearable augmented reality (AR) and increased connectivity will usher in the dawn of a new era, where the digital world and the physical world become one. For technological explorers—we have a unique opportunity to redefine how we interact with the world around us.


Magic Leap is creating a powerful augmented reality platform for enterprise. We deliver profound, positive impact for companies all over the world—helping them optimize workflows, improve productivity, and increase ROI.


Our AR technology enables global teams to collaborate remotely with co-presence, conduct better reviews aided by 3D visualization, and offer real-time remote expertise to frontline workers. We are empowering individuals to do their best work in ways that have never been possible before.


The enterprise AR market is positioned for significant growth—a $36bn TAM by 2024*. We have 8+ years and $2.2bn+ invested in addressing the fundamental challenges of providing a large field of view in an ergonomic form factor.


Our company vision is to amplify human potential. Our mission is to deliver enterprise a powerful tool for transformation—an augmented reality platform of great utility and simplicity. Achieving our goals requires passion and dedication. That’s why we’re committed to building and empowering a diverse team of incredibly talented people and fostering an inclusive culture through our values of unity, innovation, and user centricity.


Join us as we take the next great leap in computing.

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