User Experience Designer

Location:

San Jose, CA 95134 (Onsite)
Duration: 12-Months contract + Possible Extension Pay Range: $90-$95 per hour on W2. The rate may be negotiable based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.

Role

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced senior software engineer to work with a team of designers, researchers, and software developers to develop integrated HMI software solutions. This person will primarily focus on the UI/UX and 3D visual software development but will also need a broad set of skills to develop core software systems to support HMI development.

Experience required: 5+ years of experience in professional software development

Skills required

• 5+ years of C++ experience as the primary language.
• UI/UX software development experience with knowledge of UI design patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM).
• 3D graphics software development experience in DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan.
• Experience developing complex software with a multi-disciplinary team of designers, researchers, and software developers.
• Experience working in an Agile-based sprint schedule with ability to manage and complete tasks.
• Self-sufficient and motivated in learning and incorporating new and existing software technologies.
• Experience in developing proprietary game engines or use of known engines (Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Godot, etc).
• Experience with setting up build solutions for complex projects using known build systems (CMake or equivalent).
• Excellent debugging experience using available tools to troubleshoot applications with memory, threading, and network issues
• Experience with developing reusable internal and 3rd party libraries.
• Knowledge of Modern C++ features (C++11/14/17).
• Experience using 3D modeling applications to create and export assets for game engine pipeline (3ds Max, Maya, Blender)

Role Responsibilities

• HMI Software Development (80%) - Develop and maintain visual features for an evolving HMI engine that supports multiple projects.
• Maintain, optimize, and fix bugs for the HMI engine that runs on multiple platforms.
• Work closely with designers, researchers, and software developers to implement 2D and 3D visuals that meet targeted aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Iterate on multiple design implementations based on a dynamic design environment.
• Work with team to develop end to end work flow of integrating design assets by developing thorough knowledge of relevant software.
• Develop tools and other UI based apps to support development of HMI software.
• Debug and troubleshoot bugs and issues in a complex and data-driven networked environment.
• Write robust, maintainable code. HMI Software Integration (10%) - Build, deploy, and test HMI software in a concept car.
• Set up concept car hardware and test integration with software.
• Project Management - (10%) - Works alongside automotive engineers, software developers, researchers, designers, and product managers throughout all stages of the production cycle - Collaborates with the team to plan and organize software development tasks.

Work Flexibility

• Flexibility to travel (domestic and international)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer:
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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers