Staff Mixed Reality Engineer

Varjo is the world-leading provider of enterprise virtual and mixed reality solutions, delivering the highest levels of immersion, performance, and security for the most demanding industrial customers globally. Used by over 25% of the Fortune 100 to transform how they operate, Varjo is known for virtual and mixed reality that look and feel as real as the real world, allowing training fighter jet pilots and astronauts, designing cars, and conducting pioneering medical research across virtual environments. With our technology, professionals can recreate the exact feeling and conditions of real life in 3D, allowing them to work and train faster, better and more cost effectively. 

 Founded in 2016, Varjo now operates in over 40 countries worldwide with 200 employees in offices in Helsinki and Washington D.C. Our multicultural team consists of talents from all around the world, and our daily working language is English. We believe in the power of diversity – where different experiences, backgrounds, and ideas drive innovation and results. 

We are now offering you an exciting position where you can see into the future and play your part in shaping Varjo’s growth journey. 

Job description 

Varjo is seeking a talented and passionate Staff Mixed Reality Engineer to join our growing team in Helsinki. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in XR by developing and implementing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to enhance the visual quality and realism of our mixed reality experiences in real-time. 

You will work closely with our world-class engineers and researchers, translating complex business challenges into elegant engineering solutions. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical projects, mentor a team of talented senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of mixed reality. 

This role is based in our Helsinki office with hybrid work options available. This role is eligible for relocation support. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Architect and lead the development of novel mixed reality features by strategically applying real-time machine learning models and techniques. 
• Translate high-level business and product problems into concrete technical designs and engineering roadmaps. 
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to multiple engineers, fostering their growth and multiplying the team's impact.
• Design, develop, and optimize our high-throughput Mixed Reality CPU and GPU processing pipelines. 
• Develop robust data pipelines to support the entire lifecycle of ML model development, from data collection to training and fine-tuning. 

Our expectations 

• Proven experience in applying machine learning to real-time image processing or image enhancement.
• Proven experience in at least one of the following domains:
• Deep expertise in real-time mixed reality pipelines, including working with camera sensors, ISPs, and software-side processing, coupled with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying real-time machine learning systems, with a strong passion for and ability to master new technical domains.

• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business or product requirements into clear technical solutions and architectures. 
• Experience in leading technical projects and mentoring senior engineers. 
• Ability to deliver high-quality, production-level code; our codebase is primarily C++ with tooling in Python. 
• A practical and stepwise approach to tackling complex problems. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applying machine learning to real-time image processing. However, we encourage strong candidates with deep expertise in either real-time ML or real-time imaging pipelines to apply. 

By joining us, you’ll get 

• Opportunity to take part in creating the new state-of-the-art in virtual and mixed reality experiences. 
• A low-hierarchy culture with minimal bureaucracy and maximum opportunity for you to take charge of your work. 
• Flexible working conditions, competitive salary, and great benefits 
• The possibility to select the tools and methods you want to use to do your job effectively. 
• An international working environment with tons of opportunities to learn and grow with the company. 

As we are developing the next computing paradigm, we need a versatile team to help ensure that the new realities are designed for everyone. Our multicultural team consists of talents from all around the world, and our daily working language is English. We believe in the power of diversity – where different experiences, backgrounds, and ideas drive innovation and results. Even if your profile is not a perfect match but you want to learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you. Ready to jump into the exciting world of VR/XR? Apply now!