Lead Software Engineer

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Qualifications
Design, develop and/or lead development of immersive media previews and visual effects in mobile app using OpenGL ES and Metal graphics frameworks on Android and iOS respectively (this is an absolutely required qualification);
Experience with real-time graphics and graphic effects using Metal and OpenGL ES;
2+ years of experience leading team developing mobile application(s);
2+ years of experience as a developer for iOS and Android mobile applications (each, effectively 4+ years of experience);
Achievements in resolving challenging problems in your projects;
Examples of leadership in leading your team and delivering your projects;
Expertise in Java and/or Kotlin and Swift and/or Objective-C;
Experience with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar;
Experience with Unit Testing;
Experience with Android and iOS architectural patterns;
Ability to work in a dynamic startup environment;
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively;
Passion for doing what’s right for the customer;
BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Experience working with Android Media Framework manipulating video and photo in real-time;
Expertise working with REST and/or GraphQL web services;
Experience working with Android Camera2 APIs;
Experience with iOS development;
Experience with React-Native, Flutter, or other cross-platform mobile technologies;
Experience with the Android Native Development Kit, using C or C++;
Experience with UX or UI design;
Experience with computer vision techniques, OpenCV
Responsibilities
Technically lead a mobile app development team to execute the project and achieve project goals using agile Scrum-based development process as a part of a Scrum team;
Design mobile app on device architecture and engage with web services dev team, CV/ML team, and DevOps team for fast, performant, smooth, and responsive user experience;
Interact with major product stakeholders in shaping the view of the product experience together with the Product Manager, UX team, technical leaders, and the rest of the technical team;
Do stories review and sizing together with the rest of the team for coming sprints development;
Provide constructive feedback and pro-active suggestions on user experience that can be implemented in minimal or reasonable time while preserving excellent user experience in response to initial product requirements and UX design;
Lead mobile app technical team to deliver stories and features as planned;
Own mobile app development and related mobile libraries and services, take care of them from a technical perspective;
Plan system development and allocate tasks to team members;
Develop performant mobile applications for next-generation immersive experiences on a wide range of devices using the Android SDK, Leia proprietary CV/AI/ML immersive tech, and web platform;
Identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing the app;
Helping to define and prioritize new features;
Build lean proof-of-concepts to validate product ideas;
Triaging and addressing bugs
Job description
Come join a team that’s ready to redefine the digital experiences of tomorrow!

Immersity AI - Immersive experience on any device!

Leia’s Immersity AI platform enhances user’s creative expression by generating depth in digital imagery, converting plain flat images and videos into impressive 3D experiences.

We're bringing the 3D richness of our world into the digital domain, revolutionizing how we work, play and connect. We are an ensemble of visionaries, innovators, and pioneers on a mission to make 3D as an immersive experience available to everyone, anywhere, on any device. Join us and be part of a movement where your contributions don't just make a mark but redefine the digital horizon.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Technically lead a mobile app development team to execute the project and achieve project goals using agile Scrum-based development process as a part of a Scrum team;
• Design, develop and/or lead development of immersive media previews and visual effects in mobile app using OpenGL ES and Metal graphics frameworks on Android and iOS respectively (this is an absolutely required qualification);
• Design mobile app on device architecture and engage with web services dev team, CV/ML team, and DevOps team for fast, performant, smooth, and responsive user experience;
• Interact with major product stakeholders in shaping the view of the product experience together with the Product Manager, UX team, technical leaders, and the rest of the technical team;
• Do stories review and sizing together with the rest of the team for coming sprints development;
• Provide constructive feedback and pro-active suggestions on user experience that can be implemented in minimal or reasonable time while preserving excellent user experience in response to initial product requirements and UX design;
• Lead mobile app technical team to deliver stories and features as planned;
• Own mobile app development and related mobile libraries and services, take care of them from a technical perspective;
• Plan system development and allocate tasks to team members;
• Develop performant mobile applications for next-generation immersive experiences on a wide range of devices using the Android SDK, Leia proprietary CV/AI/ML immersive tech, and web platform;
• Identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing the app;
• Helping to define and prioritize new features;
• Build lean proof-of-concepts to validate product ideas;
• Triaging and addressing bugs.

What You’ll Have
• Experience with real-time graphics and graphic effects using Metal and OpenGL ES;
• 2+ years of experience leading team developing mobile application(s);
• 2+ years of experience as a developer for iOS and Android mobile applications (each, effectively 4+ years of experience);
• Achievements in resolving challenging problems in your projects;
• Examples of leadership in leading your team and delivering your projects;
• Expertise in Java and/or Kotlin and Swift and/or Objective-C;
• Experience with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar;
• Experience with Unit Testing;
• Experience with Android and iOS architectural patterns;
• Ability to work in a dynamic startup environment;
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively;
• Passion for doing what’s right for the customer;
• BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have
• Experience working with Android Media Framework manipulating video and photo in real-time;
• Expertise working with REST and/or GraphQL web services;
• Experience working with Android Camera2 APIs;
• Experience with iOS development;
• Experience with React-Native, Flutter, or other cross-platform mobile technologies;
• Experience with the Android Native Development Kit, using C or C++;
• Experience with UX or UI design;
• Experience with computer vision techniques, OpenCV.

In a world of passive viewing, Leia is a breakthrough. Instead of telling you about this future, we’ve built it.

This is a position based in Menlo Park, CA.

The US - Menlo Park base salary range for this full-time position is $186,000 -$228,000. The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries.

Leia Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates and employees are evaluated without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ****** orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state labor laws.

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