Candidate Requirements
- A postgraduate degree in computer vision, image processing, applied numerical analysis or related subject
- A strong applied numerical analysis background including indepth knowledge of optimization techniques
- Proven track record in the development and implementation of efficient, realtime computer vision and numerical algorithms
- Experience in Matlab and C++
- Ability to work well as part of small, focused research and development team
- Motivation to meet customer requirements and development deadlines
- Permission to work in the UK or US
Desirable Qualities
- Postgraduate experience in academia or within a commercial environment in relevant fields
- High levels of self-motivation and a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to practical problems in an effective manner
- Strong publication record in relevant journals and conferences
- Direct experience of the facial analysis and tracking field
- Experience of both user and datadriven facial animation production methodologies
The Benefits
- The chance to become an integral member of our research team, actively involved in both specific customer support projects and general research and development across the company
- Work in a modern and relaxed research environment in a prime location in the centre of Manchester, UK, or in one of our US offices in Austin, TX or El Segundo, CA. Flexible working arrangements are also possible.
- Contribute towards cutting edge technology deployed to provide new forms of interaction with consumer devices, and deployed in the professional space to create the world’s most respected video games and films
- The chance to work with some of the most exciting entertainment companies in the world
- Opportunities to travel to between our offices to help deploy technology
- Excellent salary and benefits package
The Company
Image Metrics was founded in 2001 and is a leading provider of computer vision technology for facial and human tracking, augmented reality and 3D facial animation. It has a track record of deploying technology to the mass market that is used worldwide by millions of consumers. It has several bluechip companies as current clients and a growing portfolio of mobile applications powered by state-of-th-eart technology developed in-house.
Applications
Always looking for exceptional people to join our team.
Applicants are invited to apply using the form below.
Please include the following as attachments:
Cover Letter, CV or Résumé & List of Recent Publications