Technical Lead, Computer Vision

Niantic

San Francisco, CA, United States
Remote
8+ years computer vision experience
C++ and python production development
Structure from motion (sfm) expertise
The role involves driving the development of high-fidelity visual and semantic maps including textured meshes and Gaussian Splats for spatial intelligence

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving the development of high-fidelity visual and semantic maps including textured meshes and Gaussian Splats for spatial intelligence.
  • Candidates will actively translate top-tier research papers into production-grade features within a proprietary database of over 30 billion posed images.
  • This position requires leading technical strategy and providing mentorship while bridging the gap between cutting-edge theory and real-world utility.

Matching Summary

The role involves driving the development of high-fidelity visual and semantic maps including textured meshes and Gaussian Splats for spatial intelligence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years Computer Vision experience
  • C++ and Python production development
  • Structure from Motion (SfM) expertise
  • 3D reconstruction pipeline design
  • Gaussian Splatting implementation
  • GPU optimization on Android/Linux
  • Shader-based C++ programming

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Large Geospatial Models
  • Mentorship of high-growth engineering teams
  • Translation of academic research to production
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years professional experience in Computer Vision or ML
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred
  • Proven track record tech leading CV engineering teams

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