Engineering Manager, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools / Engineering Manageress, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools

A New Paradigm of Computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices, services, prototyping, and manufacturing capabilities. Renowned for our unmatched optics stack, we have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that redefine the possibilities of AR. With over a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made significant advancements in text legibility, color fidelity, and rich digital content visuals, all while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences.

If you seek to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to effect change, Magic Leap could be the right environment for you. Here, you can explore innovative solutions and utilize your talents to tackle real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts provides a unique opportunity to grow your skills while helping disseminate our technology to millions as a partner in the mixed reality (XR) ecosystem. We believe that progress thrives on diverse perspectives and every voice counts as we chart our future. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, along with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The Opportunity

As the manager leading an engineering team of four within the Perception group, you will be responsible for the systems that gather critical real-world sensor data, including ground truth, from our XR devices. This data is essential for developing and validating various perception features such as head tracking, eye tracking, depth estimation, and object tracking. You will serve as a bridge between leadership and hands-on technical contribution, defining technical strategy, setting roadmaps in collaboration with internal stakeholders, architecting data collection tools, and writing production code while mentoring a cross-disciplinary engineering team. Your responsibility will also include overseeing two data collection labs equipped with tools such as OptiTrack, LiDARs, and robotic arms in different geographic regions.

This position requires a seasoned, versatile engineer who can operate independently, create opportunities, balance strategic planning with tactical execution, and foster talent while driving technical excellence.

Important: You will lead a distributed team across Europe and the US, necessitating flexibility in working across multiple time zones. This hybrid role requires a close proximity to our Zurich office, and occasional travel is necessary.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal clients, proactively aligning data delivery roadmaps with business needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain hardware and software solutions for ground truth data collection in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Individually develop and maintain production software in Python and C++ as the lead developer.
• Maintain strategic oversight of the vendor landscape for hardware and software tooling, evaluating and selecting optimal solutions.
• Orchestrate data collection operations with internal teams and external data collectors.
• Set technical direction and priorities for a cross-disciplinary computer vision team.
• Mentor and coach team members with technical depth and empathy, supporting their professional growth and career development.

The Experience You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in Python and C++.
• 3+ years of experience in geometric computer vision.
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Proven track record in system architecture involving hardware and software.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments.

It’s Exciting If You Also Have

• Experience with camera calibration, bundle adjustment, and hand-eye calibration techniques.
• Hands-on experience with OptiTrack or similar motion capture systems.
• A background in XR/AR/VR development.
• Experience integrating and calibrating LiDAR sensors.
• Strong rapid prototyping skills for hardware and software systems.

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