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Niantic's AR Mapping team seeks a Computer Vision Software Engineer to build 3D world maps for their real-world Metaverse.  Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining production computer vision systems to enhance AR capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, optimizing system complexity and time, writing high-performance code, and working with the research team to innovate in AR. The role involves working on solutions that will be used by millions.  The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience in production code (C++), computer vision, and machine learning.  In-office work is required two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

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<div class="job__description body"><div><p>Niantic’s Augmented Reality (AR) Mapping team seeks a Computer Vision Software Engineer to help build the 3D world maps that are the foundation for Niantic’s real world Metaverse and push the frontiers of Computer Vision and Machine Learning.</p>
<p>We are building the VPS and visual maps that help develop AR experiences to “inspire people to explore the world together”.</p>
<p>We’re a highly collaborative and engaging team, working to help algorithms evolve from concept to production at scale, and this is your chance to join us in our journey to map the world. We are all passionate about innovation, so we’re looking for engineers who want to learn and ship products that will be used by millions of developers and users.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Design, develop and maintain production computer vision systems that are used to improve Niantic’s AR capabilities for the delight of our users.</li>
<li>Collaborate multi-functionally with products, operations and other engineering teams to ship state-of-the art computer vision solutions to enable new AR experiences.</li>
<li>Optimize complexity and time of solutions to make the best use of current technologies in cloud and/or mobile.</li>
<li>Write high performance code, debug solutions to complex problems that span systems, prioritize tasks effectively, and efficiently to meet agreed timelines.</li>
<li>Work with Niantic’s research team to invent, evaluate and help productionise solutions to push the boundaries of what can be done today in AR.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.</li>
<li>Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Master-level qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>Experience writing production code in C++.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of computer vision, machine learning or similar concepts.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Plus If…</h3>
<ul>
<li>PhD-level qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability developing algorithms for image processing, computer vision or similar endeavors.</li>
<li>Experience implementing, hardening or optimizing 3d gaussian splatting, dense depth computation, multi-view reconstruction or other problems in 3D computer vision.</li>
</ul>
<p>The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of £87,300.00-£126,000.00 + bonus + equity + benefits.</p>
<p>Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process. An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page.</p>
<h3><strong>Join the Niantic team!</strong></h3>
<p>Niantic's global-scale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world. Incubated out of the Maps team at Google, Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO, a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month. Niantic’s Lightship platform, which powers Pokémon GO, also supports the company's other games including Pikmin Bloom, Peridot and Monster Hunter Now. Developers use Niantic’s platform to build their own AR applications and experiences, either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall.</p>
<p>We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.</p>
<p>Niantic is a hybrid first company. We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work.</p>
<p>We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. #LI-HYBRID</p></div></div>

Fantastic Pixel Castle (FPC) seeks a UX Designer to contribute to their new MMORPG.  Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams (UX, visual design, game design, art, programming) to define and implement the game's UX vision, creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows in Figma and Unreal Engine. The role involves iterating on designs based on player feedback from regular playtests, ensuring designs meet quality and performance standards across PC and console, and maintaining UX documentation. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of experience in software or game development with proven UX design skills.  Experience with Unreal Engine, MMOs, and accessibility design are preferred.

<div class="job__description body"><div><p><strong>Who We Are: <br><br></strong>Founded by Greg Street who has led AAA teams for over 20 years, our new studio Fantastic Pixel Castle (FPC) is building an original fantasy IP from scratch. Players will be regularly engaged in our development process from early stages as part of our open and transparent studio culture, and we aim to craft an IP that will be worthy of their passion and dedication for decades to come.<strong><br></strong></p>
<p>We are committed to being a fully remote and global studio, so that we can hire world-class people and have them live their best lives. We think top-heavy bureaucracy stifles creativity, so we aim to stay small as we focus on delivering a game and a world that you will love. We are fully-funded, and the team will share in all of our studio's successes.</p>
<p><br><strong>Position Overview:<br>&nbsp;</strong><strong><br></strong>We’re looking for a UX Designer to join our growing MMORPG team. This role is perfect for a generalist who is passionate about both UX and MMORPGs. As a member of our team, you’ll help create, prototype, and implement designs in Unreal Engine.&nbsp;<strong><br></strong><br>Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to develop and own parts of the UX vision for the game, collaborate with many other disciplines, and get direct feedback from our players through regular playtests.<br><br></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate closely with UX designers, visual designers, game designers, artists, and programmers to define, communicate, and implement our vision for the game</li>
<li>Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows using Figma and other tools</li>
<li>Work within Unreal Engine to prototype, implement, iterate on, and test UX designs</li>
<li>Ensure designs meet quality, performance, and usability standards for both PC and console</li>
<li>Collect, prioritize, and integrate player feedback through regular team and external playtests</li>
<li>Help create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of UX processes and standards</li>
<li>Be the expert in your areas of ownership and make decisive calls while addressing risks and concerns<br><br></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience in software or video game development</li>
<li>Proven experience as a User Experience Designer or similar role</li>
<li>Proficient in design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, or equivalent tools</li>
<li>Passion for video games and understanding of current industry trends</li>
<li>Proven experience designing complex experiences from concept through implementation</li>
<li>Deep understanding of UX design skills such as information hierarchy, information architecture, interaction design, accessibility design, and technical writing</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality prototypes that showcase innovative and engaging user experiences</li>
<li>Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate abstract design concepts into specific designs and reason about design tradeoffs</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team and make and explain design decisions in a way that builds the team’s confidence in our UX approach<br><br></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in the MMO field (including non-traditional modern MMOs)</li>
<li>Proficiency prototyping or implementing UI visuals and behaviors in Unreal Engine using Blueprint or C++</li>
<li>Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese</li>
<li>Familiarity with accessibility design and standards</li>
<li>Familiarity with designing for gamepad and/or consoles</li>
<li>Strong portfolio demonstrating successful commercial game projects or personal game development initiatives</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in User Experience Design, Computer Science, Game Design, or a related field</li>
</ul>
<p><br>US Salary Band: $94<span data-teams="true"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">,000 - 140,000 USD</span></span><br><br>Canadian Salary Band: $83,000 - 125,000 CAD<br><br><em>The expected annual base pay ranges reflected in this job description are applicable to individuals residing in or working within a designated location. Any final compensation offer will depend on various factors. As part of an overall package, NetEase employees can take advantage of NetEase's comprehensive benefits and discretionary incentive plans, provided that they comply with the policies and guidelines governing those programs.</em></p>
<p>We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other protected status as required by law.</p></div><div><p>We're always on the lookout for talented folks. Go ahead and apply, even if you're not sure you check all the boxes. Our Talent team will review your application and contact you if there is a potential fit.</p></div></div>