Extended Reality (XR) Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

The position will entail the development of XR applications to support visualization use-cases as well as support of internal engineering translation services. Leveraging project management CAD support data translation knowledge and/or related experience the ideal candidate will integrate solutions with an internally developed visualization suite including Autodesk VRED Unity Unreal and WebGL while helping to maintain the data translation pipeline enabling 3D data to be shared between software.

What youll do...

Design experiences interactions and applications that support effective collaboration within immersive environments

Develop and support methodologies for effective integration visualization and dissemination of 3D data sources

Stay current with immersive technology and software development trends

Develop engineering and technical documentation

Lead the development and prototyping of hardware and software-based solutions

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Game Design/Development or a similar field
• Minimum 2 years of professional/academic software development or engineering experience
• Programming generalist with experience in some/all the following: C# C JS Python VBA
• Team-based software development troubleshooting and deployment
• Extended Reality (XR) application development
• Knowledge of CAD programs and data translation services
• Demonstrate superb communication interpersonal and organizational skills
• Comfortable with communicating at all levels in the company
• Extensive knowledge of Unreal with Blueprinting experience

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Autodesk VRED
• WebGL
• Arduino/Microcontrollers
• Familiarity with 3D CAD applications primarily CATIA
• Familiarity with PLM applications
• Familiarity with data translation software such as PiXYZ and Theorem
• Game engine performance optimization 3D data decimation LODs data culling etc.
• Graphics programming rendering shader scripting OpenGL etc.
• Have operated 3D printers and similar equipment
• Have Unity experience

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8 and ranges from $84480 - 162120.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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