Niantic’s AR Web / 8th Wall Team is seeking an adventurous Software Engineer, Web/Full Stack. We seek engineers with strong technical background, great execution, and self-starter mentality. The ideal candidate loves to jump into the unknown, clarify ambiguities, quickly learn from failures, and break down vague ideas into concrete tasks.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement web features in Javascript/Typescript.
- Build AR experiences & mini-games targeting Head-Mounted Display (HMD) devices.
- Build developer toolings and SDKs to turbocharge HMD AR development on the Web.
- Build backend services for our HMD products.
- Shape technical direction of our product based on Product Requirement Documents.
- Mentor team members to grow their technical capabilities.
- Collaborate between web, design, and product teams to ensure the goals of the product are aligned with the delivered feature or service.
- Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships with project team members, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
- Required in-office 5 days a week Monday - Friday in our Palo Alto office.
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience developing web applications / 3D games.
- Proficiency in JavaScript / Typescript and the Node ecosystem.
- Proficiency in 3D graphics and rendering (e.g. ThreeJS, WebGL, OpenGL).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.
Plus If...
- Experience building websites that are cross-device and browser compatible.
- Experience building WebXR experiences.
- Experience building games.
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