Computer Vision Researcher – Object Tracking, Sony Playstation, London

Role: Computer Vision Researcher – Object Tracking

Grade: Senior

Desired Start Date: October 2009 (ASAP)

Product: London Studio Vision R&D

Reporting To: Head of Vision R&D

Direct Reports: None

Term: Permanent / Full Time

Role Overview (Basis for Job Advertisement):

We require a computer vision researcher to investigate techniques and collaborate with other engineers to create a real-time Object tracking system for Augmented Reality applications on the PlayStation platform. You will be working alongside Computer Vision experts as well as some of the most creative people in the computer games industry to develop cutting edge game experiences for the mass market. The job will be based in the Sony London Game Development Studio in the heart of Soho.

The successful candidate will need to have a significant amount of experience developing object tracking systems already and is expected to have a PhD in this area (or equivalent experience). They will need to fully understand the mathematics behind such systems and have the software engineering skills to be able to implement them in a structured and modular way.

They will need to be creative and analytical and also have the communication skills to be able to work with games designers, game programmers and other engineers to gather requirements, propose solutions and adapt the algorithms to the specific needs of the games.

Candidate Requirements:

1. PhD in Computer Vision or extensive experience in this area

2. Excellent knowledge of the C++ programming language.

3. Experience in designing software system

To Apply please email your CV to: Jobs@scee.net quoting "Computer Vision Central" in the title.

Please note we can only respond to successful applicants.