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Computer Vision Researcher

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Niantic

Niantic

501-1,000 employees

Develops augmented reality games and experiences

VR & AR
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$113.4k - $126kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Required in-office presence 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Category
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • You have either have a PhD or have completed the requirements for one, in one of the relevant fields: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or Robotics.
  • You have 2+ years of experience in an industrial research lab.
  • You have multiple papers accepted to any of: CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, BMVC, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, SIGGRAPH, Europgraphics, ICRA, IROS, or ISMAR.
  • You have designed novel computational models / CNN architectures to tackle vision-related problems.
  • You have experience collecting or organizing data to validate your research.
  • You have implemented efficient code to validate your research.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others.
Responsibilities
  • Perform scientifically rigorous research into novel algorithms, leading to fun and useful inventions.
  • Publish and patent discoveries, and teach others, internally/externally, what you have learned.
  • Work jointly with local and international team members, getting and giving help. Expect to mentor interns, and to learn from expert engineers.
  • Help to pick important problems and technologies, and stay current with the international community, by reading papers, code, and blogs, and by attending conferences.
  • Solve emerging problems that relate to location-based AR, training data, 3D geometry, model efficiency, and interactive systems.
  • Build proof of concept prototypes, initially for internal use, where some will need to scale to millions of users.
  • Extend Niantic’s AR platform to deliver the next generation of intelligent Augmented Reality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.

Niantic creates augmented reality (AR) experiences that combine the digital and real worlds, encouraging users to explore and interact with their environment. Their popular AR games, such as Pokémon GO and Ingress, engage millions of players globally by promoting outdoor activity and social interaction. The company generates revenue through in-app purchases, partnerships with local businesses, and branded merchandise. Niantic's Lightship platform serves as a powerful AR engine, enabling both their games and other developers to create immersive applications. The goal of Niantic is to enhance real-world experiences through technology, fostering a sense of community and exploration among users.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$780M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Niantic's popular AR games like Pokémon GO have a massive global user base, ensuring a steady stream of revenue from in-app purchases and sponsorships.
  • The launch of new features and events, such as the Shared Skies season and the introduction of Gigantamax Pokémon, keeps the user base engaged and attracts new players.
  • Their new 'Studio' interface for web-based XR development and 3D creation opens up additional opportunities for innovation and revenue.

What critics are saying

  • The AR gaming market is highly competitive, with new entrants potentially diluting Niantic's market share.
  • Dependence on the success of a few flagship games like Pokémon GO could pose a risk if user interest wanes.

What makes Niantic unique

  • Niantic's focus on augmented reality games that encourage outdoor activity and social interaction sets it apart from traditional mobile gaming companies.
  • Their Lightship platform not only powers their own games but also provides a revenue stream by enabling other developers to create AR applications.
  • Niantic's strategic partnerships with companies like Google Play and 100 Thieves enhance their market presence and offer unique in-game experiences.

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