Systems Engineer (capture systems)

Job Title: Systems Engineer II - Capture Systems

Location: Onsite; Sausalito, CA

Duration: 12 Months to start with

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

• Python
• Camera Experience (sensor, motion capture, multi-camera)
• R&D

The ideal candidate has experience with multi-camera capture systems, capable of quickly learning how to work with new custom devices, including hardware setup, capture, calibration, system upgrades, and data transfer. A qualified candidate will work with software engineers and external partners, suppliers, and adopters to ensure all aspects of the project are covered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct data capture sessions, data annotations, data processing and QA using commercial and proprietary software and hardware.

Build scripts, and small components that help improve the system or automate aspects of data capture setup and usage.

Assemble, debug, and verify capture systems with predefined needs and specifications by collaborating with hardware engineers, motion capture vendors, and internal engineering/research teams.

Test existing capture systems end to end for accuracy and correctness. Find sources of error and isolate them to specific components.

Provide technical feedback for quality, stability, and system output by monitoring system and infrastructure effectiveness.

Provide milestones and timelines for project management.

Identify and escalate blockers and slowdowns in processes, and work with partners and leadership to resolve and unblock projects.

Produce technical documentation for capture systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

Proficient in scripting and automation, such as Python and shell scripts.

Proficient in working with Linux and/or Windows operating systems and using command line.

Experience working in a production capture setting.

Experience in debugging, profiling, and troubleshooting both software and hardware issues.

Experience working on applied research and/or product development involving joint hardware/software design, development, and integration.

Hands-on, resourceful, and creative in problem-solving with a can-do attitude.

Curious in learning new and experimental technologies and quick to apply them in day-to-day work.

Comfortable communicating with both technical and nontechnical audiences by adapting to their background.

Experience in working with cross-functional teams on building systems that involve Engineering, Research, Product Design, and external clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years experience working with capture systems.

Experience working with or developing with VR or mobile devices.

Experience working in a production capture setting.

Experience working with distributed systems and/or cloud services.

Experience with programming and familiar with common programming languages such as Python and C/C++.

Experience with source control systems.

Experience working with or using open-source software.

Experience in fault analysis or failure mode analysis.

Experience with setting up, maintaining, and working with multi-camera systems, depth sensors, IMUs, and putting these together to collect data in a unified capture system.

Experience and knowledge of camera synchronization (eg. Timecode, genlock, etc) and real time systems.

Experience taking a system from concept to deployment.