Job Description

General Summary:

At Qualcomm XR Research San Diego, we are a passionate team of engineers who want to change the world through virtual and augmented reality products and technologies. We develop state-of-the-art computer vision, deep learning, and graphics solutions to deliver ultra-optimized, power-efficient software and hardware to enable the intelligent perception of the world around us. The Qualcomm XR Research San Diego is rapidly expanding and seeking innovators who will create the new digital world.

The Qualcomm XR Research San Diego team is rapidly expanding and seeking innovators who will create the new digital world.  To scale and strengthen our offering, the Qualcomm XR Perception team in San Diego is seeking candidates to investigate and develop the fundamental perception algorithms that enable self-contained XR platforms. We are looking for innovators who will push the boundaries of mobile perception technology to offer a robust platform to our customers.

We are creating the next generation of Perception algorithms for XR devices that are optimized across hardware and software. In this role you will help develop cutting edge Perception algorithms that are fundamental to and 6DoF XR experience. Work with future XR devices ahead of their market introduction and help us “wow” the developer community.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

*Works in the lab, can use hazardous chemicals (e.g., glue, machinery).

Job Function / General Responsibilities:

Work with building blocks of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
Visual Inertial Odometry
Multi-view geometry
Sensor Fusion
Pose estimation
Non-linear optimization
Apply ML/ DL techniques to enhance accuracy and robustness of traditional SLAM systems
Implement and validate efficient and optimized algorithms in C++
Understand and analyze requirements for perception systems for XR platforms
Have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Candidate that fits this role would be well versed in the basics of:

Linear algebra
Probability
Multi-view geometry
Sensor fusion
Estimation techniques
Non-linear optimization
Machine learning techniques
Object oriented programming in C++

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.