Job Requisition ID #

25WD84733

Position Overview

Virtual and augmented reality are transforming design and creation through new immersive and collaborative experiences that will impact how major segments like entertainment, architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing converge. The industry is being transformed by XR technology growth, creating new ways of working to review, collaborate and create.

Autodesk Research is looking for a Unity or Unreal Engine (UE) senior engineer to help in the creation of cutting-edge XR research applications. We are looking for someone who thrives on creativity and is willing to collaborate in a research environment on innovative ideas and create solutions that push the capabilities of new technology.

Responsibilities

Implementation of novel VR animation interaction researchDevelop scalable and performant code using C# and/or C++ and UE BlueprintsDevelop and maintain Unity and/or UE plugins and integrate existing code into Unity and/or UECollaborate with the project team to determine requirementsReview user feedback, iterate on interaction models, modify and continuously improve workflowsImplement unit tests for code validationCollaborate with developers and senior production supervisors to develop Unity and/or Unreal Engine tools and workflowsTroubleshoot and resolve emerging issues, challenges and technical constraintsDebug and help optimize problematic scenes/shotsProvide training and maintain documentation of best practices for creating performant assets, animation and rendering in UnrealProvide technical advice and support for artists

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree in Computer Science or similar technical field5+ years of proven experience with 3D real-time engines such as Unreal Engine or UnityExperience with XR (use and development)Proficient in C# and C++ particularly Modern C++ (C++17 and above)Understanding of basic game math fundamentals (vectors, matrices, physics, projections, camera space, tangent space, object space)Working knowledge of source control, including best practices (branching/streams)Ability to work in a research role, start-up fashion even within a big companyAbility to work from home / remotely within a structured team environmentSelf-motivated, proactive and able to utilize time allotted efficientlyStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent collaboratorGood communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with lighting, modeling, and texturing in Unreal EngineFamiliarity with content production workflows for integration in Unreal projectsExcellent communication skills: ability to accurately and succinctly communicate information between technical developers, HCI researchers and non-technical artistsExperience in games, themed entertainment, visual effects, or a related industrySolid Unreal Engine experience with C++ API, gameplay, rendering, optimization, etcStrong math (linear algebra and geometry) knowledgeExperience developing software for Mobile devices, especially AndroidGit/GitHub knowledge

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About Autodesk
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