Creative Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 120000 - 125000
Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
17 hours ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Our client is seeking a highly curious hands-on Creative Engineer to lead research experimentation and innovation initiatives that shape the future of its products operations and AI-powered solutions.
This opportunity is ideal for builders innovators and problem-solvers who thrive at the intersection of technology creativity and business transformation. Youll research emerging technologies develop prototypes validate new ideas and transform concepts into scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
Working closely with leadership and the R&D team youll have the freedom to experiment challenge conventional thinking and help define the next generation of products and technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Research emerging technologies AI advancements automation platforms and industry trends.
- Design build and test prototypes to validate new concepts and opportunities.
- Develop proofs-of-concept that evolve into products internal tools or client-facing solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency scalability and user experience through innovation.
- Experiment with AI agents intelligent workflows automation systems and emerging technologies.
- Translate business challenges into creative technical solutions.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
- Document research findings recommendations and implementation strategies.
- Stay ahead of technology trends and recommend strategic opportunities for adoption.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong technical aptitude and genuine passion for innovation.
- XR/VR/AR development experience.
- Experience with real-time neural rendering and reality capture technologies (such as 3D Gaussian Splatting).
- Experience with Generative AI and 3D rendering.
- Vision Pro development experience is a plus.
- Experience with software development AI tools APIs automation or emerging technologies.
- Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies.
- Creative thinker with a builders mindset.
- Strong analytical research and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and experimenting with new ideas.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Passion for continuous learning and challenging the status quo.
Qualifications
- Experience with AI machine learning or large language models.
- Proficiency in Python JavaScript or modern development frameworks.
- Experience with automation platforms and workflow orchestration.
- Product development startup or innovation-focused experience.
- Demonstrated ability to move ideas from concept through execution.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Artificial Intelligence Information Systems Data Science or a related technical field.
- Masters degree is a plus.
- Equivalent hands-on experience research or technical expertise will also be considered.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO)
- Competitive annual salary ($120000$125000)
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI XR/VR and emerging technologies
- Collaborative innovation-driven engineering environment
- High ownership and autonomy to research prototype and build new solutions
- Career growth and exposure to advanced R&D initiatives
- Work alongside cross-functional leaders on high-impact projects
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Escalon provides your company an experienced, one-stop shop for all your essential business services. Escalon Services Provides financial outsourcing sevices, Accounting services, Tax management services.
