Principal Computer Vision Engineer, Red 6
$180-200k
4-5 days a week in office
AR for military training
Job no longer available
AR for military training
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$180-200k
4-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
A revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of Augmented Reality and synthetic Air Combat Training.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of hands-on software development, with a strong focus on computer vision
- Proven expertise in head tracking algorithms for AR/VR or related applications
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python (5+ years each)
- Demonstrated success delivering production-quality, real-time perception systems
- Hands-on engineer who thrives on building and delivering
- Comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges and driving them to resolution
- Influences through technical authority, not people management
- This position may require a security clearance. To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship
Desirable
- Deep expertise in head pose estimation, object tracking, and sensor fusion
- Experience integrating and calibrating optical sensors, IMUs, and real-world hardware
- Strong knowledge of performance optimization, multi-threaded programming, and low-latency systems
- Prior work on head tracking in AR/VR systems (e.g., headset-based applications, HUDs)
- Experience with Unreal Engine or other real-time engines
- Background in augmented reality hardware, optical systems, or HUD technologies
- Experience in military, aerospace, or aviation applications
- Publications, patents, or contributions in computer vision, AR/VR, or motion tracking
- Track record of solving technically novel, high-stakes challenges
What the job involves
- Red 6 is seeking a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to take a hands-on role in advancing the development of next-generation AR systems for military and commercial applications
- In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that enable real-time AR capabilities in highly dynamic environments
- A key focus will be on head tracking algorithms tailored for AR/VR applications — ensuring precise, low-latency tracking that is robust under real-world conditions
- This is not a people-management position. We are looking for a do’er — someone who thrives on solving hard technical problems, building production-quality systems, and directly driving innovation
- As a senior technical authority, you will lead by example through your contributions, setting the standard for technical excellence across the engineering team
- Head & Motion Tracking: Design and implement advanced head tracking and pose estimation algorithms optimized for AR/VR use cases
- Sensor Fusion: Develop multi-sensor pipelines (optical, IMU, GPS, etc.) to enable accurate, drift-free tracking and localization
- Hands-On Development: Architect, implement, and refine computer vision systems in C++/Python for real-time AR environments
- Prototype & Iterate: Rapidly build, test, and refine AR perception systems with hardware-in-the-loop validation
- Performance Optimization: Push algorithms to the limits of low-latency and high-reliability performance, ensuring operational readiness
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, optical, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of tracking systems into AR platforms
- Problem Solving: Dive deep into technical challenges at the hardware/software interface, delivering practical and innovative solutions
- Documentation: Produce detailed documentation of algorithms, system architecture, and testing workflows
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.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2023
$70m
SERIES B
Jun 2021
$30m
SERIES A
Total funding: $110.9m
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)
Company HQ
Central Business District, Orlando, FL
Leadership
Daniel Robinson
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Tornado F3 Pilot in the RAF as well as a F-22 Raptor Pilot in the United States Air Force. They also spent 7 years at Gus Robinson Developments as CEO and Chairman.
Glenn Snyder
(Co-Founder & CPO)Previously a Technical Director at Prime Focus where they worked on movies such as Star Wars (Episode I, II, & III), Men in Black 3, and The Great Gatsby. They also spent some time at Comen VFX as a Technical Director/Workflow Coordinator and at Imaginary Forces as a Director of Pipeline Development.
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