Graphics Engineer - VR & MR (virtual & mixed reality) - 6 Month Contract

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

As a Graphics Engineer, you will:

• Research and development of state of the art graphics and rendering algorithms for frameworks on desktop and mobile devices including AR and MR.

• New technology proposal ideas and proof of concept implementations of innovative ways, including both traditional and machine learning approaches, to overcome technical challenges and enhance user experience.

• Creation of new solutions for the next wave of outstanding products and services.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering or any related discipline (an equivalent period of industry experience may be accepted).

• Expertise in Computer Graphics using APIs such as OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan or DirectX.

• Strong 3D maths and Linear algebra skills.

• Mesh manipulation algorithms (EG. Constructive Solid Geometry).

• Knowledge of advanced rendering techniques such as Global Illumination, Physically Based Rendering (PBS/PBR), Soft Shadows, Image-based Lighting, High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering.

• Expertise in Shading languages like GLSL, HLSL, CG etc.

• Experience in Software Development, primarily using C++ and Python (C# and Java beneficial).

• Experience using Testing and Debugging tools and doing Performance profiling.

• Ability to document SW designs and clearly present complex algorithms and technical details.

• Excellent communication and team work, result-oriented attitude and proficiency in problem solving.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Machine Learning libraries like TensorFlow, Caffe, PyTorch.

• Experience developing and prototyping with Unity or Unreal render engine.

• Experience of Android application development.

• Experience of using Augmented Reality frameworks like AR-Core and AR-Kit.

• Experience in modelling tools like Blender, Maya and 3D Max

• Experience of Animation techniques like skeletal animation, Blend-shapes, Inverse Kinematics.

Contract Type: 6 month contract (inside IR35)

Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK

Hybrid Policy: 3 days a week onsite and 2 days working from home if preferred

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