Visualization/HCI engineer

Description

Your mission:

• You will be passionate about the future of entertainment, cinema and experiences of culture and encompass the following skills
• Masters or Doctoral qualifications or equivalent industry experience in computer science, multimedia visualization and/or a relevant field of study with a demonstrated track-record of scientific innovation in interactive visualization and a willingness to contribute creative, novel ideas and new approaches to support scientific investigations
• Experience conducting research in interactive 3D graphics in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR). This includes a demonstrated understanding of Human Computer Interaction paradigms, stereographic systems and large-scale displays (e.g. 360-degree 3D; fulldome). Extensive knowledge and experience of cluster-based rendering required
• Proven experience in developing visualisation software for interactive (big) data manipulation to gain better understanding. This includes demonstrated experience building interactive software in one of the following programming languages: Javascript, C++, C#, Python, R. Familiarity with computer graphics engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine, and real time visualization softwares (e.g. TouchDesigner) and familiarity with low-level graphics libraries such as OpenGL, Vulkan or DirectX is also required
• Experience in handling scientific data sets including a demonstrated understanding of data management and analysis including emerging data curation standards; emerging data fusion methods, networked storage and (big) data processing. These data may include motion data, point cloud, gigapixel, stereographic panoramic, video panoramas, aerial capture (lidar, drone-based), photogrammetric and massive moving image archives
• Familiarity with custom interfaces and other hardware systems, hardware APIs, systems administration and application software (e.g. data acquisition from cameras, accelerometers, physical sensors etc)
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and carry out tasks autonomously. Ability to lead software projects through their lifecycle and in concert with projects across the Laboratory and, to supervise staff accordingly
• High levels of oral and written communication and ability to represent the team at national and international conferences or events. Excellent English is mandatory

• A unique framework at the forefront of innovation of visualization and immersive experience
• A stimulating work place engaging across disciplines
• A small dynamic team with unique opportunities worldwide
• Projects across the globe including China, India, Taiwan, Australasia and SE Asia.