Job Description

About The Coven

The Coven, a boutique consulting and staffing agency, specializes in bringing magical experiences to life through cutting-edge XR technology. Our team of “wizards” is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, crafting immersive experiences and interactive worlds that captivate and inspire.

Since 2019, The Coven has established itself as a reliable talent provider for Meta. Our engineers have spearheaded innovative applications, notably leading the development of "First Encounters," the pioneering Mixed Reality (MR) demo application featured with all Quest3 devices. Our mission is to continue shaping the future of XR with creativity, expertise, and visionary technology.

Job Description

We are looking for talented engineers to work with the Project Aria https://www.projectaria.com/ team at Meta’s Reality Labs Research group. You will architect and build the next-generation companion app for the Aria research device. We are building this research device to understand the world from a human's perspective and lay the foundation for AI and AR experiences on future AR glasses.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, define, and build interactive experiences between glasses and app, bringing the human-in-the-loop during ongoing recordings
• Build functionality to support all-day data collection with the next-generation glasses and wristband combination
• Assist the app team in maintaining and growing engagement of the existing companion app and app features
• Develop full-stack mobile application features in a variety of languages, including but not limited to Javascript, PHP, Swift, Kotlin, Obj-C, and Java
• Work closely with cross-team leads and PMs to define feature specifications and build the next generation data-collection services, leveraging frameworks such as React Native and GraphQL

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in mobile app development, iOS or Android
• 2+ years of experience in React Native development
• Desire to present work and status to stakeholders
• Strong communication ability to explain technical concepts and tradeoffs
• Ability to dive into full-stack development if project gaps arise
• Dedication to quality, both in product quality and in code quality
• Self-motivated drive to push forward personal and team goals

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of experience on hardware device interfacing with a mobile app (BLE preferred)