User Experience Engineer - AR/VR

Lab Summary:

At the XR UX Lab, we are envisioning the future of AR/VR experiences in the context of immersive and intelligent environments. We are a mix of interdisciplinary individuals with expertise in advanced rapid prototyping and AI-first XR user experience design. The XR UX Lab will work closely with the HQ mobile division’s UX team and external partners to investigate emerging AR/VR UX technologies and deliver design artifacts that determine the direction of the upcoming XR products at Samsung Electronics.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and creative UX Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop intuitive user experiences for XR and AI applications. As a UX Engineer, you will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, contribute to innovative projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of immersive technology.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers, developers and product managers to create user-centric XR and AI experiences
• Assist in designing and prototyping intuitive and engaging user interfaces for XR environments
• Work closely with designer and developers to ensure seamless integration of UI/UX components
• Participate in brainstorming and design review sessions. And contribute innovative ideas to improve product design
• Clearly articulate design decision to a vast set of internal stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2+ years of experience with game engine like Unity or Unreal
• 2+ years of experience with AR/VR applications
• Portfolio featuring examples of interaction and prototyping work
• Experience prototyping leveraging ML/AI models

Special Attributes:

• Experience coding in Unity with C# or C++
• Experience coding in Android with Java
• Experience working with designers
• Experience with design and prototyping tools like Figma
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$126,200—$173,450 USD

Additional Information

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Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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