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

A New Paradigm of Computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR), specializing in optics, display systems, platforms, devices, services, prototyping, and manufacturing capabilities. Renowned for our unparalleled optics stack, we have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that push the boundaries of what is possible in AR. With over a decade of innovation in this field, we have achieved groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity, and rich digital content visuals, all while continually expanding the field of view to deliver engaging, immersive AR experiences.

If you are looking to be part of a united team where every member is empowered to make an impact, Magic Leap could be the perfect place for you. Here, you can explore innovative solutions and leverage your talents to tackle real-world problems. Collaborating with industry experts will allow you to enhance your skills while contributing to our mission of making technology accessible to millions as a key player in the mixed reality (XR) ecosystem. We understand that successful change and progress are fueled by diverse perspectives, and as we mold our future, every voice matters. Together, we aim to redefine the future of work and, alongside our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager to lead an engineering team of four within the Perception group. This role will be responsible for the systems that collect essential real-world sensor data, including ground truth data from our XR devices. Such data is critical for the development and validation of various perception features including head tracking, eye tracking, depth estimation, and object tracking. You will balance leadership with hands-on technical contributions—defining technical strategies, setting roadmaps in alignment with internal stakeholders, architecting data collection tooling, and writing production code while mentoring a cross-disciplinary engineering team. You will oversee two data collection labs equipped with technology such as OptiTrack, LiDARs, and robotic arms across different geographic regions.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned, versatile engineer capable of operating autonomously, creating opportunities, balancing strategic planning with tactical execution, and fostering talent while driving technical excellence.

Important: This position requires leading a distributed team across Europe and the US, so flexibility in working across multiple time zones is essential. This is a hybrid role but requires close proximity to our Zurich office, with occasional travel required.

What You’ll Do

• Act 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.
• Serve as the lead developer in the individual development and maintenance of production software in Python and C++.
• Maintain strategic oversight of the vendor landscape for hardware and software tooling, evaluating and selecting optimal solutions.
• Coordinate 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/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 both hardware and software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy 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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