XR System Engineer

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.

• 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 games engines.

General qualifications and requirements

• 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.
• Collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing within the group.
• Research-minded and curious with a keen interest in new technology development.
• Computer literate.
• Language

requirements

• Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required.
• 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”:

• Full CV (including contact details).
• 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 .