Engineering Manager, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools | Engineering Manager, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools
Magic Leap Switzerland GmbH
Job Summary
This is a pivotal opportunity for a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead a four-person team within Magic Leap's Perception group, focusing on the critical systems that collect real-world sensor data and ground truth for advanced XR devices. This data is essential for validating core perception features like head and eye tracking, depth estimation, and object tracking. The role demands a versatile leader who can balance technical strategy, roadmap setting, and hands-on production coding in Python and C++. You will architect data collection tooling, manage operations across two specialized labs (featuring OptiTrack, LiDARs, and robot arms) located in different geographic regions, and serve as the primary technical contact for internal clients. This position requires 7+ years of software development experience, 3+ years in geometric computer vision, and proven technical leadership, operating autonomously while mentoring a distributed team across Europe and the US.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent experience
Experience
- 7+ years of professional software development experience in Python and C++
- 3+ years of experience in geometric computer vision
- 3+ years of technical leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams
- Proven track record in system architecture involving hardware and software
- Proven track record managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Languages
Additional
- This is a hybrid role requiring close proximity to the Zurich office. Must be flexible working across multiple time zones to lead a distributed team across Europe and the US. Occasional travel is required.