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Director, XR

Samsung Electronics GmbH
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

As part of MPS (Mobile Platform Services) and SRA, you will be a member of the Immersive Experiences (IMEX) Team focusing on Framework, Runtime, SDK for XR (AR, MR, VR) technologies, building the next generation head mounted displays & Intelligent Glasses. We work on both commercial and next gen technologies that impact Samsung’s vision for the next few years.

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Position Summary :

The Director XR will work with the XR teams in Mountain View and Suwon, to successfully launch the XR devices. You will be working on the Runtime and Software Framework for XR devices, to launch commercial-level products.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Design, architect and lead the development of new features for our XR devices
  • Collaborate with the hardware and software experts to drive the strategic direction for the new XR features
  • Identify opportunities, prototype POCs, and implement compelling features to the XR platform meeting the KPIs necessary for launching the XR product
  • Drive various technical areas spanning from the core framework, runtime, display pipeline, UI Toolkit & animation, Avatar experiences for the XR platform
  • Explore and implement highly efficient 3D algorithms, platform optimizations, and XR application-level improvements

Required Skills :

  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science / Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 15 years of experience in Software Development with the knowledge of the XR technology
  • Familiarity and hands-on experience with Android OS running on ARM processors
  • Good understanding of XR software platforms, covering the display graphics pipeline, framework & runtime
  • Experience with perception and graphics pipeline, GPGPU computing with OpenGL / Vulkan
  • Understanding of deep learning CV algorithms and experience with ML tuning and refinement with ML libraries running on the NPU
  • Experience with Avatar solutions, with tracking of head, hands, eyes and facial expressions
  • Familiarity with the Android developer & UI toolkit, profiling / debugging tools, build systems etc.
  • High proficiency in full software development cycle, from requirements, prototyping, implementation, testing and delivery to customers
  • Expertise in methods for partitioning a solution across hardware and software within an overall systems solution
  • Experience with XR devices such as Quest, Vision Pro, Pico, Vive, HoloLens and Magic Leap
  • Strong teamwork, communication skills, passion, productivity, and self-learning ability
  • Mentor, guide and lead team members to successfully execute multiple tasks on time
  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasked environment
  • Compensation Information :

    The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual 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. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

    Base Pay Range :

    224,200 — $340,000 USD

    Additional Information :

    Be careful not to disclose information related to the trade secrets of your previous or current employer(s).

    Essential Job Functions :

    This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

    Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.

    Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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    Salary : $340,000

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