Senior Technical Artist / Unity and XR-Engineer Jobs

AMERIA AG

Location:
Germany, Heidelberg

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Join our team to develop innovative hand tracking algorithms and create stunning Unity scenes for gesture controlled applications. Work proactively with our motivated team to develop the new human-machine interface of the future in a rapidly growing company. A varied technical job with a high degree of personal responsibility.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and optimize GPU/compute-shader-powered algorithms in Unity/C# + HLSL for hand and gesture interaction on depth or point-cloud data
Implement interactive 3D UI components (buttons, sliders, manipulable objects) with realistic physics and smooth user experience
Integrate software with depth sensors (e.g., Intel RealSense/Kinect-like) and independently perform calibration, testing, and performance improvements on CPU and GPU
Contribute to the core SDK/framework used by downstream app teams
Occasionally create demo apps to showcase new features
Develop visually impressive demo applications using our proprietary technologies and create stunning Unity scenes that showcase the capabilities of our hand-tracking and 3D interaction stack

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field
Strong expertise in Unity (C#), HLSL/Compute Shaders
Solid skills in 3D mathematics, geometry, algorithms, and computer vision on point cloud
Proven experience in performance optimization (CPU/GPU), working with data structures, and transforming R&D prototypes into production-ready solutions
Technical artist sensibility for lighting, materials/shaders, composition, and designing interactive UI experiences
Confidence in hardware integration and calibration and hands-on testing experience
Daily collaboration in English with colleagues is no problem

Nice to have:

Experience in C++/Python as well as CUDA/GPU programming beyond HLSL
Knowledge of Unreal integration
Background in AR/VR (e.g., AR Foundation-like patterns), machine learning/computer vision
Experience with RealSense or similar sensors
Strong English skills (at least B2)
German skills are a plus

What we offer:

Flexible working hours
Home Office possible 2 days per week
Modern and friendly workplace in Heidelberg Innovation Park
Short decision-making processes
Friendly atmosphere
Flat hierarchies and an informal culture
Free meals provided by the company's own chefs
Support for health and further training measures

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Technical Artist / Unity and XR-Engineer