Graphics Software Engineer at University of… · Universit…

Summary: The University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (IHC) merges computational and clinical expertise to innovate healthcare delivery. They are seeking a Graphics Software Engineer to develop high-performance tools for healthcare, focusing on real-time XR programming and AI/ML integration. Responsibilities: - Hands-on architect, developer, and optimizer: Architect, code, profile, and ship high-performance XR + AI visualization systems – including real-time neural rendering (Gaussian splatting, NeRF variants), AI-enhanced volume rendering, generative modeling, multi-modal data fusion, Unity/Unreal pipelines, and edge-deployed inferencing. Own end-to-end implementation from prototype to polished product, targeting 90+ FPS on XR hardware - Infrastructure and platform engineering: Design, scale, and harden the institute’s advanced XR + GPU-accelerated ML compute ecosystem for real-time visual computing pipelines, cross-platform deployment, and performance tooling - Mentor, Accelerate, Learn, and Collaborate: Work closely with senior team members, contribute to code reviews, mentor undergrads as you level up in modern XR + AI workflows. Hands-on experiential teaching of specialized classes, and more informal hands-on instruction for faculty/users at IHC - High-impact flex work on emerging priorities, keeping pace with Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field - Strong academic record with relevant coursework in real-time graphics, computer vision, XR development, or AI-integrated systems - Foundational AI/ML knowledge: PyTorch/TensorFlow basics, computer vision/graphics concepts - Solid C++ proficiency (performance-oriented coding) with working knowledge of C# - Comfortable Python usage for ML prototyping, scripting, data handling, and rapid experimentation - Familiarity with Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile platforms - Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences - Excellent problem-solver who enjoys debugging, profiling, troubleshooting, and making programs run smoothly - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Genuine excitement to code interactive, intelligent, and immersive tools that advance healthcare Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field - Experience with AR/VR/XR devices - Understanding of modern graphics APIs (Vulkan preferred, DirectX 12, Metal, or OpenGL) with real-time rendering experience - Basic GPU optimization awareness, CUDA, compute shaders - Hands-on experience building XR prototypes/apps in Unity3D and/or Unreal Engine - Familiarity with 3D capture/reconstruction (multi-camera, light fields, SLAM) + ML preprocessing Required Skills: C++ proficiency, AI/ML knowledge, real-time graphics Important Skills: Python usage, Unity/Unreal experience, GPU optimization Nice-to-Have Skills: analytical skills