Research Engineer / Assistant Research Engineer (2 positions)

HK University of Science & Technology

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and develop 3D assets, character models, and interactive environments within the Unity engine.
Design and implement intuitive user interfaces and spatial interaction mechanisms for the VR learning system.
Develop and optimize VR applications using Unity and Meta XR SDK with hand tracking and performance optimization.
Integrate Unity interaction systems with backend services and AI feedback modules.
Develop and integrate speech processing pipelines including ASR, TTS, and pronunciation analysis.
Integrate large language models and NLP systems for conversational feedback and language coaching.
Implement and deploy AI models for real-time speech performance analysis.
Collaborate with the VR development team to connect AI-driven speech analysis with the VR learning environment.

PhD in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, HCI, Game Development or related field with 2+ years post-qualification R&D experience, or MPhil/MSc with 5+ years experience (for Research Engineer); MPhil/MSc or bachelor's degree with 1+ year experience (for Assistant Research Engineer).
Strong engineering and implementation skills.
Experience in software development, research prototyping, or product development.
Industry experience in VR, AI, or interactive systems is advantageous.
Valid visa to undertake employment in Hong Kong is preferred.
Experience in Unity development, Meta XR SDK, 3D interaction design, or Speech Processing/NLP is preferred.