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Research Engineer (m/f/d) for Virtual- / Augmented & Mixed Reality Applications (VR/AR/MR) Vollzeit
As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.
Our Center for Digital Safety & Security is looking for new Ingenious Partner for our location in Vienna. The Competence Unit for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is leading in applied research of highly innovative aspects for scalable Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications as well as data science consulting and solutions for informed decisions based on big, heterogeneous and real-time data under strict IT security and privacy conditions.
Specifically, our Computer Vision team is conducting innovative research to enhance technologies in optical sensing, media forensics, extended reality, and responsible biometrics to support law enforcement agencies, first responders, critical infrastructures, and related industries.
Research Engineer (m/f/d) for Virtual- / Augmented & Mixed Reality Applications (VR/AR/MR)
CENTER FOR DIGITAL SAFETY & SECURITY
- As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will be researching and developing Mixed Reality applications (e.g., training applications for first responders / decision makers, applications for crisis and disaster events)
- You will use your expertise in computer graphics and computer vision and your development skills to design and develop new solutions in Mixed Reality in the field of first responder training and applications for crisis and disaster management.
- In order to provide fast and efficient solutions, you will work on scalable and platform independent architectures allowing development of innovative systems, algorithms, applications, and system concepts.
- You will be involved in national and international projects, in which the technologies you are working on will be developed and tested together with end-users.
- You will provide support in the acquisition of new research and development projects, will take over project leads, present your results, and act as a reliable contact person for our industry and project partners.
- Your innovative solutions are aligned with the requirements of the end users and are characterized by excellence, both technologically and scientifically.
- Your developed methods prove themselves in practice and are successfully used by our customers.
- You actively share your knowledge with colleagues, support students in our unit and will be networking with the national and international community.
- You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and exchange ideas on the latest technological developments.
Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:
- A degree in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Game Engineering, or a related field
- Profound experience with Virtual-, Augmented- or Mixed Reality
- Experience with VR/MR hardware (e.g., Microsoft HoloLens, Magic Leap, HTC Vive, Inertial Sensors)
- Experience with distributed systems and interface design
- Good knowledge in the following areas:
- Software tools and technologies like Git, Unity3D, Visual Studio
- Programming languages: C++, C#, Python
- Cross-compilation
- Ideally knowledge in the following areas:
- Computer Vision – especially object detection & tracking, camera calibration and 3D reconstruction
- Software tools and technologies like Android & Web- development, Docker, OpenCV
- Strong interest in writing research proposals and leading projects as well as writing scientific publications
- Ability to work in a team with initiative, flexibility, and commitment
- Excellent communication skills in English are required.
What to expect:
The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 57.890,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.
TOMORROW TODAY - WITH YOU?
At AIT diversity and inclusion are of great importance. This is why we strive to inspire women to join our teams in the field of technology. We welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances of all applications.
Please submit your application documents including your CV, cover letter, certificates and contact details of at least 2 references, online: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/240383
Bewerbung
https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/240383