Sr. Software Engineer

Category: Engineer

Employment Type: Contract

Reference: BH-371904

Yoh has an immediate need for a Sr. Software Engineer with a Large Media Client. 1 year assignment with potential to extend or convert.
Hybrid role- 2-3 days per week onsite in San Diego.

Pay up to $100 per hour w2 based on experience.


Our client looks for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. Business Exploration and Development (BXD) team is passionate about creating new technology, products, services and solutions through our R&D initiatives. We're looking for someone who does more than just check off boxes in a JIRA ticket; we're looking for imaginative dreamers, passionate about shaping disruptive industries and contributing game-changing ideas. With a strong background in programming with Unity, you're looking to take your career to the next level and build your breadth of skills in new and emerging technologies. In this role, you will help implement new features and improve the UI/UX for an exciting initiative for our next-gen motion capture solution. You will assist with prototypes and POCs, as well as shape the future of products for new markets.

Responsibilities:
Write, update and maintain software packages for Unity; author clean, reusable code and debug, optimize and maintain existing code
Assist in driving architecture and design to improve workflows and UI/UX with the customer in mind; design using flowcharts, diagrams and other planning methods
Consult with managerial, product and QA personnel to identify intent, issues, risks and suggest changes
Brainstorm, design and develop ideas using design thinking methodology; work with 3D artists, developers and stakeholders to ideate and conceptualize
Assist in writing technical implementation guides and documentation
Work independently as well as coordinate with others as part of an agile scrum team
Keep up to date with emerging technologies and trends in AR/VR/MR

Required Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant work experience required
Strong knowledge and experience programming with Unity. Engine plugin/extension experience a must. Expert in C# and working knowledge of C desired
Must have a strong understanding of Unity UI/UX development best practices
Experience in object oriented design
Experience working with external SDKs
Scripting experience (Bash / Python)
Ability to work with source control (Git preferred; Bitbucket experience a plus)
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity in a startup-like environment; excited and open to researching and learning new things
Demonstrated expertise in Agile software development methodologies
Interest and passion for new, emerging technologies


Bonus Skills:
Unreal experience
Maya Experience
Understanding of ML concepts
Animation experience
Experience and/or knowledge of video editing software
Interest in and passion for filmmaking/storyboarding/game creation
Experience software prototyping
Expert in C
Experience working across OS (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Experience creating REST APIs
Google Firebase Experience

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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