Senior Software Engineer, Red 6

Optics

$170-220k

Senior level
Los Angeles

4-5 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA)

Red 6

AR for military training

Be an early applicant

Red 6

AR for military training

101-200 employees

HardwareDeep TechAugmented RealityComputer VisionVirtual RealityAerospace

Be an early applicant

$170-220k

Senior level
Los Angeles

4-5 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA)

101-200 employees

HardwareDeep TechAugmented RealityComputer VisionVirtual RealityAerospace

Company mission

A revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of Augmented Reality and synthetic Air Combat Training.

Role

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, computer graphics, Applied Math, Optical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in computer vision, optical systems, or related fields
  • Strong foundation in computer vision methodologies
  • Strong foundation in computer graphics
  • Proficiency in programming languages in Python, or C++
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, projective geometry, trigonometry
  • Experience with image processing and algorithm development
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hardware, and software issues effectively
  • Ability to communicate technical constraints with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • A collaborative mindset and passion for solving hard problems
  • Ability to work on rapid prototyping projects
  • Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship

Desirable

  • Prior experience developing head-mounted displays for augmented reality
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine
  • Understanding of optical design principles and simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Code V)
  • Masters degree

What the job involves

  • As a part of Red 6’s core technology team, you will be involved in all aspects of optics design and usage. You'll collaborate with other engineers to optimize Red 6’s image distortion correction and headset metrology methodologies. You will inform the design of future devices to push the boundaries of FOV and resolution. Together, we will create highly accurate and realistic augmented reality experiences the redefine the state of the art
  • Design and implement robust optical calibration systems
  • Perform optical calibration, including lens rectification and MTF measurements
  • Design and develop algorithms for real-time computer vision applications using C++ and Python
  • Incorporate sensor data (eye-tracking, head-tracking) to improve performance of the optics system
  • Collaborate with product, manufacturing, and testing teams to stand up new metrology tools
  • Assist in the development of Red 6’s computer vision-based technologies
  • Effectively communicate optics and computer vision successes and challenges to Red 6 leadership team
  • Ability to validate performance through testing

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Company

Company benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Jun 2023

$70m

SERIES B

Jun 2021

$30m

SERIES A

Total funding: $110.9m

Our take

Red 6 is transforming military pilot training with augmented reality (AR) technology, enabling pilots to engage in virtual scenarios during real-world flights. The company claims it can drastically reduce training costs while increasing pilot numbers and readiness, likening its AR technology to a blend of Pokemon Go and Fortnite - but with the future of America on the line.

It's an exciting time for the company too, having secured a $70M contract with the US Air Force in 2021 and conducting successful AR flight trials with the UK Royal Air Force. These milestones put Red 6 in a leadership position in defense innovation and showcase its potential to enhance pilot training on a global scale.

And it isn't stopping there, Red 6 plans to expand its technology to the US Air Force's T-38 trainers and grow its team in Florida. With this continued development, the company is well on its way to revolutionizing pilot training in the US and beyond.

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