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What You’ll Do

Samsung SoC R&D Lab in San Diego is seeking talented, highly motivated experienced leader to join our team conducting research on cutting-edge AR/VR/XR technologies using traditional and/or deep learning methods.

In this team, you will work on algorithm research and development that can significantly enhance the ability of Samsung mobile products and platforms.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Diego, CA office 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 41520

• To produce key intellectual property and research papers in the area of AR/VR/XR and develop prototypes.
• Prepare presentations, technical reports and patent applications that reflect the results.
• To research and develop novel cutting-edge technologies for AR/VR/XR (e.g. 3D map building, SLAM, human pose estimation, hand pose estimation and gesture recognition, hand tracking, gaze tracking, etc.).

What You Bring

• Have the creativity and enthusiasm of invention and strive to create visual perception technology to solve practical problems. Result oriented and self-motivated.
• Experience with mesh constructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering experiences on deploying computer vision models to embedded system.
• Ph.D. or above degree in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related areas with publications in highly ranked journals and conferences, e.g. CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, IROS, ICRA, NIPS, ICML, ISMAR, TPAMI, etc.
• Bachelors with 25+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 23+ years or PhD with 20+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of SLAM system development and optimization, including Kalman/particle filtering, sensor fusion, nonlinear state estimation.
• Proficient in Linux, C/C++, MATLAB, Python, OpenCV, ROS, Ceres, g2o, Eigen, popular deep learning frameworks.
• Experience with 3D point cloud, map building or depth image processing pipeline.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in computer vision, IMU pre-integration, bundle adjustment, key frame marginalization, parameter tuning etc.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
• Experience in contributing to either vSLAM/VIO/VO algorithms, deep learning architectures, hand/human pose estimation algorithms, or eye tracking algorithms.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in vision SLAM/vision inertial odometry/visual odometry, computer vision, or machine learning and neural networks.
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• Hands-on experience of deep learning perception algorithm is preferred.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• Extensive knowledge of current major algorithm framework in VO/VIO/vSLAM: ORB-SLAM, VINS-MONO, SVO, ROVIO, MSCKF etc.

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Base Pay Range

$186,400—$360,000 USD

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.

Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.

Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.

Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

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