Job Description

Epitec

POSITION:

Software Engineer

JOB TYPE:

Full-time, Contract, W2 Only

LOCATION:

Redmond, Washington

JOB SUMMARY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

• The goal of this client is to explore, concept, and design novel interfaces and hardware for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are driving research towards a vision of an always-on AR device and accompanying wearables that support novel interaction and UX paradigms in performing dynamic, real-world tasks in natural environments. To this end, we are looking for a research engineer who can accelerate the team’s research engineering efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

• Build, test, and refine novel interactive prototypes to advance the team’s research roadmap.
• Build and maintain software prototypes that use inputs from different device and server sources and output.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to build novel AR/VR prototypes and algorithms.
• Collaborate with researchers to run experiments on interaction prototypes with end-users.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience developing interactions and interfaces and/or building prototypes for end-users.
• 2+ years of experience building in Unity (and some experience developing for VR and C#).
• 2+ years of experience utilizing general software engineering skills, including debugging, version control, logging, documentation, code reviewing, etc.
• Preferred Experience
• 2+ years of experience programming in C++
• 2+ years of experience programming in Python
• Experience building front ends in React.
• Experience running user studies and analyzing data.
• Experience working with sensors, wearable devices, input device signals/data, basic machine learning.
• Familiarity with AR/VR technologies.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

• Interpersonal skills, including cross-group collaboration and cross-culture collaboration.
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Preferred Skills
• 2+ years of experience programming in C++
• 2+ years of experience programming in Python
• Experience running user studies and analyzing data.
• Experience working with sensors, wearable devices, input device signals/data, basic machine learning.
• Familiarity with AR/VR technologies.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.