Software Engineer ARVR CC Python Image Processing and Analysis

This positions focus is software for the hardware of VR headsets. Candidates who are Hardware engineers are not the correct candidate.

They will help engineer the Software for image optimization

Imaging Data and Calibration Contractor Notes

Onsite only in REDMOND or SEATTLE

Contract Duration: 2 Years (extendable)

Team Size: 8 Engineers

Key Skills: C/C Python Image Processing and Analysis Hardware Control Software Development Camera and Ligh Fixture Calibration

Job Description:

We are seeking a software engineer to help with data collection tooling for large scale data collection efforts for AR/VR headsets. This is an opportunity to work on early versions of consumer hardware on cutting edge technology involving cameras and natural user interfaces. This role will also support camera and illuminator calibration for prototype devices.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and implement tools for data collection and annotation including:

controlling the camera exposure and gain on mobile device (VR and/or AR headset)

capturing image stream and metadata

automatic upload to database

Run evaluations to automatically verify the quality of data collected from large scale data collections flagging cases for principal investigators to check

Provide documentation of usage of tools for external vendors

Modify our tools (C python) to take care of new requirements

Synchronize SW that drives robotic arm movement with the camera capture

Implement data capture script for collection of camera images

Work collaboratively with the Mechanical Engineers on fixturing the prototype device in the calibration station

Modify existing calibration algo to consume the collected images and produce calibration parameters in specified format

Implement a test to validate calibration quality Required Skills:

Data engineering and distributed/cloud systems

Hardware control software development

Camera and light fixture calibration

C and Python expertise

Creativity verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability are required.

Verbal and written communication skills; communication across teams including engineers and researchers

Ability to work independently and manage ones time

Preferred Skills:

Experience with deep learning PyTorch OpenCV