Software Engineer IV - Research

SGS Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a UI/UX and software engineer to implement interfaces for demos and user studies, collaborating with researchers on data pipelines and AR/VR wearables.

You will work with prototype hardware and multiple devices, applying C++/C#, Python, and game engines (Unity/Unreal) to craft interactive experiences. Strong communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a related field.
• 1+ years experience developing user interfaces / interactive experiences.
• 2+ years experience developing with C++/C# in a game engine (Unity, Unreal).
• 2-3+ years in Python for data analysis (NumPy, SciPy).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement user interfaces for internal demos and formal user studies.
• Work with prototype hardware and constellations of computing devices.
• Collaborate with researchers to build data processing pipelines.

Skills

UI development

Python data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS/PhD in related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal

NumPy

SciPy

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Implement user interfaces for internal demos and formal user studies.
• Work with prototype hardware and constellations of computing devices.
• Collaborate with researchers to build data processing pipelines.

Skills

• BS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 1+ years experience developing user interfaces / interactive experiences.
• 2+ years experience developing with C++/C# in a game engine (Unity, Unreal).
• 2-3+ years in Python for data analysis (NumPy, SciPy).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education/Experience

• 1+ years experience developing user interfaces / interactive experiences
• 2+ years experience developing with C++/C# in a game engine (Unity, Unreal), Unity is preferred.
• 2-3+ years in Python for data analysis (NumPy, SciPy).
• Familiarity with user research, behavioral experiments.
• Familiarity with sensing technologies (IMU, EMG, cameras, microphones).
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a related field.
• Experience developing for AR/VR/wearables.
• Experience using ML libraries and/or LLMs.
• Experience w/ C++.