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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>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.
We are building the VPS and visual maps that help develop AR experiences to “inspire people to explore the world together”.
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.
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
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<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>
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<h3>Qualifications</h3>
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<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>
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<h3>Plus If…</h3>
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<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>
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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.
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.
<h3>Join the Niantic team!</h3>
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.
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.
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.
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</div></div>

Join KRAFTON's Level Design team as an intern for a 12-week onsite experience at our San Ramon office. You'll learn the ins and outs of the gaming industry and work alongside experienced professionals. As an intern, you will design objective-based gameplay scenarios, terrain for PvE combat, and engaging traversal experiences. Collaborate with the Creative Leadership, Game Design Team, and other disciplines to implement and iterate on levels, missions, and gameplay elements.

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 THE COMPANY
KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding our platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. Best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG: Battlegrounds, our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with our passionate and driven team, we strive to establish ourselves as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.
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Join our team as an intern to learn the ins and outs of the gaming industry.&nbsp; Located at our San Ramon office, this internship will last for 12 weeks onsite.&nbsp; We are looking for someone local to our office who has the required skills, who's passionate about games, and willing to learn from our team. This intern will join the Level Design team and help us design fun, high-quality gameplay spaces.
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Designing and documenting objective based gameplay scenarios supporting both solo and co-operative gameplay elements.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Designing terrain that supports PvE combat, engaging traversal and objective based gameplay placements.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work together with Creative Leadership and the Game Design Team implementing and iterating of levels/missions and gameplay elements.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaboration with various disciplines including Environmental Art, Engineering, SFX and VFX.</li>
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Qualifications:
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Can work at the SDS San Ramon office 5 days a week.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of the Unreal 5 game engine and Blueprint scripting.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A solid understanding of current multiplayer co-operative gameplay and mission design mechanics.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency in the level design process with the capacity to iterate and collaborate with other game designers.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The ability to evaluate, critique and design 3D spaces with an understanding of level design concepts such as:
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Pacing and ramping gameplay mechanics.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Pathing and traversal flow.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Landmarking.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Sightlines and visibility.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Creative use of scale.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Following defined metrics.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Using art, color, lighting, and composition to augment gameplay design.</li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Must love video games, be an active collaborator, and motivated team player.</li>
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Experience Requirements:
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A Higher Education Degree is NOT a requirement.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Examples of Level Design proficiency in at least one of the following categories:
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A portfolio showcasing the ability to create maps, levels, or worlds using modern game engines.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Examples of your "Game Mod" level designs.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Game Jam Projects showcasing your level designs.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Personal Level Design Projects using the Unreal Engine.</li>
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Preferences:
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Involvement in the Game Modification and/or Game Jam Communities.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience using 3D modeling software such as Maya and Blender.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with using graphic editing programs such as Photoshop and Gimp.</li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Local to the San Ramon area. (Neither relocation nor housing will be available for this internship.)</li>
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Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.
EEOC statement
KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
In California, the expected rate for this position is $32/hour. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.
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