Job Description
Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance is a technology company operating a range of content platforms that inform, educate, entertain and inspire people across languages, cultures and geographies.
With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Douyin, Toutiao, Helo and Resso, ByteDance now has a portfolio of applications available in over 150 markets and 75 languages.
As a world-renowned VR/AR brand with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, Pico has been at the forefront of the consumer electronic market. We have teams in Europe, Japan and South Korea. Now we are looking for experts in image pipeline to join us to build our AR/VR imaging team.
Responsibilities
- Define and document haptic hardware technologies and contribute to the architecture of the new VR/AR haptic sub-system
- Design and build new haptic actuators and interfaces, and test them in user studies
- Define characterization protocols, performance indices and evaluation techniques for haptic hardware and experience
- Document high level haptic device functional requirements and validation checklist
- Develop innovative solutions for actuators and sensors
- Work with external vendors and internal teams to review design implementation, simulation and characterization results, and bench validate haptic device technologies
- Explore new technology and pathfinding for applying new technologies in the product to enhance VR/AR experience
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in designing and building haptic IO devices and technologies.
- MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, HCI or similar topics
- Experience with designing 3D CAD tool and rapid manufacturing techniques (3D printing, machine shop)
- Experience with manufacturing methods including casting, molding, pasting, forming, etc. is a plus
- Experience working with actuators, sensors, microcontrollers and driver electronics
- Experience with designing psychophysical user studies and ensuring ethical and safety issues
- Familiarity with programming tools and languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, Python. Familiarity with game engines and ML techniques is a plus
- Open minded and enthusiastic about new technologies and prototyping.
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at USRC@bytedance.com