Engineering Manager, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools

Engineering Manager, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools Join to apply for the Engineering Manager, Computer Vision Data and Ground Truth Tools role at Magic Leap. Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra‑lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences. The opportunity Leading an engineering team of four within the Perception group, the manager will be responsible for the systems that collect essential real‑world sensor data, including ground truth, from our XR devices. This data is vital for the development and validation of a variety of perception features like head tracking, eye tracking, depth estimation and object tracking. You will bridge leadership and hands‑on technical contribution—defining technical strategy, setting roadmaps with internal stakeholders, architecting data collection tooling, and writing production code while building and mentoring a cross‑disciplinary engineering team. You are responsible for two data‑collection labs with equipment such as OptiTrack, LiDARs, and robot arms in different geographic regions. This position requires a seasoned, versatile engineer who can operate autonomously, create opportunity, balance strategic planning with tactical execution, and grow talent while driving technical excellence. You will lead a distributed team across Europe and the US, so flexibility across multiple time zones is required. This is a hybrid role but requires close proximity to our Sunnyvale, CA office. Occasional travel is required. What You’ll Do Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal clients, proactively aligning data delivery roadmaps with business needs Design, develop, and maintain hardware and software solutions for ground‑truth data collection in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders Individually develop and maintain production software in Python and C++ as the lead developer Maintain strategic oversight of vendor landscape for hardware and software tooling, evaluating and selecting optimal solutions Orchestrate data collection operations with internal teams and external data collectors Set technical direction and priorities for a cross‑disciplinary computer vision team Mentor and coach team members with technical depth and empathy, supporting their professional growth and career development The Experience You Bring Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent experience 7+ years of professional software development experience in Python and C++ 3+ years of experience in geometric computer vision 3+ years of technical leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams Proven track record in system architecture involving hardware and software Proven track record managing cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy in ambiguous environments It’s exciting if you also have Experience with camera calibration, bundle adjustment, and hand‑eye calibration techniques Hands‑on experience with OptiTrack or similar motion capture systems Background in XR/AR/VR development Experience integrating and calibrating LiDAR sensors Strong rapid prototyping skills for hardware and software systems Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines. US Base Salary Range $190,000—$220,000 USD In addition to salary, Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr