Virtual Reality Hardware Engineer

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Job Description

The requirement as follows

Job title: VR Hardware Engineer

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Sunnyvale, CA



**Job Description:**


We are looking for a VR Hardware Engineer who is passionate about combining electrical engineering and computer engineering skills to shape the future of VR technology. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in testing and verifying the performance of our VR hardware and software systems.


In this role, the VR Hardware Engineer will operate within VR environments for extended periods (up to half a day) to perform testing and analysis. Candidates must be comfortable spending extended amounts of time in VR environment.



**Key Responsibilities:**


- Collaborate with the team to develop testing strategies for VR and AR products.

- Conduct system-level testing to ensure hardware and software integration.

- Operate within VR environments for extended periods (up to half a day) to perform testing and analysis.

- Develop automation scripts, with a focus on Python, to streamline testing processes.

- Set up and maintain testing equipment and VR environments.

- Collaborate closely with team members and participate in daily meetings to plan and execute tests.

- Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and meet project deadlines.

- Provide technical insights into hardware-software interactions and system-level performance.

- Troubleshoot and document hardware issues, providing feedback to the development team.


**Qualifications:**


- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

- Strong scripting skills, with expertise in Python.

- Experience in system-level testing and hardware-software integration.

- Familiarity with VR and AR technologies, especially Oculus or similar platforms.

- Ability to adapt to and work comfortably within VR environments.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work independently and in a team.

- Prior beta testing or personal VR experience is a plus.


Must Have skills:

1. Background in electronics, really strong scripting or coding skills

2. Knowledge with electronic measurement equipment

3. Having performed automated test scripts


Expectation is to have to be able to use the VR headset.


Nice to have skills:

1. Experience in VR

2. Coded Apps

3. Automated testing