New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 14,500 customers worldwide. We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: “To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information.” New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.
Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications. New Era Technology empowers businesses to embrace the future workplace. As customers shift their perspectives on where and how work happens, we are there to meet them with flexible, resilient, and productive solutions. New Era Technology provides a team-oriented culture, a positive environment filled with incredible staff, and a genuine passion for providing the best service to our customers worldwide. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to professional growth, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and setting the standard for excellence in our field. We offer a growth-orientated, high-tech environment for employees. Along with our many benefits, you can expect a corporate culture that promotes personal and professional development. Our customer-focused teams are built on our core values: Community, Integrity, Agile, and Committed.
Systems Engineer II
Sausalito, CA
12 Months
In this role, you will partner with research scientists, hardware engineers, software engineers, and various XFNs to build and run our state-of-the-art capture systems. These systems are used to fuel research to create drivable virtual humans and enable human representation (Avatars/Holograms/photorealistic telepresence) for next generation VR/AR applications. They need regular advances while running at high volumes and throughputs.
The ideal candidate has experience with multi-camera capture systems, capable of quickly learning how to work with new custom devices, including hardware setup, capture, calibration, system upgrades, and data transfer. A qualified candidate will work with software engineers and external partners, suppliers, and adopters to ensure all aspects of the project are covered.
Responsibilities
Conduct data capture sessions, data annotations, data processing and QA using commercial and proprietary software and hardware.
Build scripts, small components that help improve the system or automate aspects of data capture setup and usage.
Assemble, debug and verify capture systems with predefined needs and specifications by collaborating with hardware engineers, motion capture vendors and internal engineering/research teams.
Test existing capture systems end to end for accuracy and correctness. Find sources of error and isolate them to specific components.
Provide technical feedback for quality, stability and system output by monitoring system and infrastructure effectiveness.
Provide milestones and timelines for project management.
Identify and escalate blockers and slowdowns in processes, work with partners and leadership to resolve and unblock projects.
Produce technical documentations for capture systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
Proficient in scripting and automation, such as Python and shell scripts (eg. bash, zsh etc.).
Proficient in working with Linux and/or Windows operating systems and using command line.
Experience working in a production capture setting.
Python
Camera Experience (sensor, motion capture, multi camera)
R&D
Experience in debugging, profiling, and troubleshooting both software and hardware issues.
Experience working on applied research and/or product development involving joint hardware/software design, development, and integration.
Hands-on, resourceful, and creative in problem-solving with a can-do attitude.
Curious in learning new and experimental technologies and quick to apply them in day-to-day work.
Comfortable communicating with both technical and nontechnical audiences by adapting to their background.
Experience in working with cross-functional teams on building systems that involve Engineering, Research, Product Design, and external clients.
EEO/AA Statement
New Era Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
In addition to federal law requirements, New Era Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.