Job Description

Title: Senior Staff Graphics Software Engineer

Company: Samsung Research America (SRA)

Lab: ARPL Lab

Location: Mountain View, CA

We are looking for an outstanding and highly self-motivated Senior Graphics Engineer. We are looking for candidates with 3D computer graphics, algorithms, frameworks and application development background. This is a great opportunity to join Samsung AR/VR team which is focused on building the next generation head mounted displays (HMDs). The candidate will have a chance to work closely with various cross-functional engineers to design, develop, debug and deploy many aspects towards the rendering pipeline and also work with hardware engineers for display interfaces. If you are a fast-learner with a strong passion for new technologies, come join us in the Mobile Communication Lab and help us build next generation HMDs.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, test and debug various cutting-edge 3D graphics algorithms, techniques and tools for the best graphics quality and performance on mobile and HMD devices
• Perform extensive research and analysis to make optimal architecture and design decisions that enhances the quality of rendering pipeline on mobile/HMDs
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams within the mobile division and also with other Samsung subsidiaries across the globe to deliver the optimal graphics solutions
• Write high-quality and maintainable code, perform code reviews and document the graphics features
• Participate in new product concepts and create proof-of-concept prototypes to deliver innovative AR/VR products
  

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor/Master's degree in Computer Science or or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with design, implementation and optimization of 3D graphics algorithms and applications using rendering APIs like Vulkan and OpenGL
• 7+ years of software development experience with strong C and C++ programming
• Proficient with writing vertex, fragment, and compute shaders using shading languages such as GLSL
• Strong knowledge in GPU/CPU optimizations, debugging and performance analysis for latency and framerate improvements
• Mobile or Android programming/development experience and OpenGL ES is highly desirable
• AR/VR or any other forms of HMDs development is a plus
• Familiarity with GPU architectures and design is a plus
• Familiarity with AR/VR standards like OpenXR is a plus
  

Essential Job Functions

Additional Information

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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