Applied Scientist 3D Synthetic Data and Graphics

Our company is at the forefront of innovation in the entertainment industry, redefining traditional filmmaking through cutting-edge Gen AI film editing tools. We are dedicated to empowering filmmakers with revolutionary technology that fosters limitless creativity, enhances storytelling capabilities, and delivers unprecedented visual and emotional experiences. Moreover, we are committed to pioneering ethical AI practices with the creation of the Artistic Rights Treasury (A.R.T.), a rights management solution safeguarding artists and rights holders within the Entertainment landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of photorealistic digital human generation, focusing on advanced computer graphics elements.
• Introduce and implement innovative animation and simulation techniques, including blend shapes animation, finite element simulations, and surface deformation.
• Utilize physically-based simulation methods for soft and rigid body deformations, covering vertex, surface, and volume deformations.
• Enhance animation techniques such as skinning, blend shapes, and kinematics, alongside state-of-the-art rendering techniques including rasterization, ray tracing, and dynamic lighting.
• Collaborate on geometry modeling techniques, such as point clouds, meshes, and volumetric data like 3D Gaussians and NeRFs.
• Develop and optimize high-performance code in C++ and Python languages.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Computing, Computer Science, or a related field, coupled with industry experience in computer graphics and vision.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming with a focus on efficiency.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering software like Blender, Houdini, and Maya.
• Competency in 3D animation and simulation techniques, including blend shapes, finite element methods, and surface deformation.
• Knowledge of physically-based simulation methods and geometric modeling, as well as 3D rendering techniques and shader programming.
• Exposure to modern machine learning and deep learning methods in computer vision and graphics applications.
• Track record of collaborating in multidisciplinary teams involving researchers, applied scientists, and developers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Visual Computing or a related field.
• Experience resolving complex graphics issues and implementing novel techniques in animation and rendering.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, production-level code within a team environment.
• Familiarity with differentiable rendering tools like Mitsuba, PyTorch3D, and NeRFStudio.
• Experience with GPU tools and libraries such as CUDA, CuPy, Jax, and others.
• Strong communication skills for effectively articulating technical concepts and collaborating with diverse teams.

Interview Process:

We believe in helping you showcase your expertise during our thorough interview process comprised of five rounds:

• Initial 30-45 minute Zoom discussion with our recruiting team to align interests and assess fit.
• 45-minute Technical Discussion with the Hiring Manager.
• Live virtual Coding Test lasting 60 minutes.
• 60-minute System Design evaluation.
• 60-minute Domain Depth assessment.

Our team will guide you through the process and provide opportunities for you to interact with key individuals across the company.

Working at Our Company:

Join us in an atmosphere centered on trust, autonomy, and collaboration, shaping the exciting growth phase of our company. You will have a chance to influence the future of a caring, creative, and collaborative organization.

You will receive:

• Autonomy
• A hybrid working environment
• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options

We are committed to maintaining an equal opportunity and safe work environment for all individuals. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status, we embrace diversity in our team. Qualified applicants will be considered irrespective of their criminal histories, as mandated by legal requirements.