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XR System Engineer

CYENS Centre of Excellence

Role overview

Qualifications

  • University Degree, Bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate degree in a relevant field (computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics)
  • 3 years of minimum experience with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
  • Excellent written and oral English-language skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop AR/VR rendering technology for a realistic sense of presence
  • Create AR/VR system technology for ultra-low latency, power efficiency, and compact wearables
  • Innovate AR/VR content creation technology for Metaverse workflows
  • Integrate the above technologies into XR prototype systems and demonstrate technical applications with game engines

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Research

About the company

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CYENS Centre of Excellence

Research & Scientific Services

CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the first research centre in Cyprus focusing on interactive media, smart systems and emerging technologies aiming to become a Centre of Excellence empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. It is a joint venture between the three public universities of Cyprus (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, Open University of Cyprus), the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI) from Germany and University College London (UCL) from the UK.CYENS will be an integrator of academic research and industrial innovation, towards the sustainable fueling of scientific, technological and socio-economic growth of Cyprus and Europe. The Centre sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of over 30 million Euros for the first seven years, from a Horizon 2020 Team Action and multiple other sources including the Government of Cyprus, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.Hosting CYENS in the historic heart of Nicosia is part of the strategy of the city to foster the development of an inclusive innovation and creativity ecosystem. CYENS will be catalytic in this respect by complementing other infrastructures and services in this area while mobilizing significant knowledge networks and social capital. Further, it will provide a solid scientific base that will encourage the development and application of new technologies and innovative entrepreneurship and will also offer support to the start up community and established innovation companies.

Company details

IndustryResearch & Scientific Services
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Responsibilities

About the Position 

The Centre is seeking a skilled XR System Engineer to join its fast-growing team in Nicosia, Cyprus. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing XR core technologies, integrating them into prototypes, and showcasing technical demo applications using game engines for the Extended Experiences Research Group, under the supervision of the Director of Research, Prof. Fotis Liarokapis. 

1.Develop  AR/VR rendering technology for a realistic sense of presence.
  1. Create AR/VR system technology for ultra-low latency, power efficiency, and compact wearables.
  2. Innovate AR/VR content creation technology for Metaverse workflows.
  3. Integrate the above technologies into XR prototype systems and demonstrate technical applications with games engines.

General qualifications and requirements

  1. University Degree, Bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate degree in a relevant field (computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics).
  2. 3 years of minimum experience with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
  3. Collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing within the group.
  4. Research-minded and curious with a keen interest in new technology development.
  5. Computer literate.
  6. Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required. 
  7. For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required

Why us?

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast-growing Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.

Application process

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position you are applying for: “Application for XR System Engineer”:

  1. Full CV (including contact details).
  2. Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees. 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  

In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.

Contact details

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .

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