Sr. VR Technical Artist

The role

This person will own, maintain, and evolve the data pipeline that transitions surface data into real-time visualization environments. They will develop tools, scripts, and automation solutions to streamline data processing and support immersive user experiences.

What you will do

• Own, maintain, and evolve the data pipeline for real-time visualization environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline issues from software, operating system, and workflow changes.
• Develop new tools, scripts, and automation solutions.
• Improve usability and efficiency of internal visualization and presentation tools.
• Collaborate with Studio Modeling, Design, Engineering and CMF teams.
• Support integration of emerging technologies like AI-assisted workflows and AR/VR interfaces.
• Contribute to the development of immersive user experiences and presentation environments.

Required qualifications

• Strong software development skills in Python and visual scripting environments such as Unreal Engine Blueprints.
• Experience maintaining and extending automated data pipelines.
• Advanced Unreal Engine knowledge including Blueprint development, UI creation, tooling, data management, optimization and preparing for Verse.
• Experience developing custom tools and workflow automation solutions.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience designing user interfaces and interaction systems for real-time applications.
• Knowledge of shader development, material creation, lighting, and real-time rendering principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an organized, proactive and collaborative working style.

Nice to have

• Experience involving CAD, visualization, or 3D content workflows.
• Experience working with Apple Vision Pro, gesture-based interactions, or developing user experiences for spatial computing platforms.
• Experience within automotive, transportation, or industrial design environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Up to 120 hours paid time off for hourly/non-exempt employees
• Up to 160 hours paid time off for salaried/exempt employees
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. They use a deep vertical integration approach with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.