Research Engineer eXtended Reality (XR) (m/f/d)

Animationsinstitut at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg trains outstanding talents at the highest level in the fields of animation, visual effects, technical direction, animation/effects producing and interactive media. In addition, the institute runs a research & development department.

We are offering a

Research Engineer eXtended Reality (XR) (m/f/d)

position within the research project “Reallabor Metaverse”, starting 01.01.2026 or later in full-time (39,5 hours per week), for a period of two years.

Your tasks

Support in the implementation of tools, workflows and use-cases within the overall context of the “Reallabor Metaverse” project (Digital Humans, Immersive Product Experiences, Interoperability, Digital Building Twins, Real events in Virtual Worlds, Industrial Metaverse Architecture, etc.)
Extension to existing tools
Integration and evaluation of tools, workflows and use-cases
Technical support of exemplary productions
Dissemination in scientific publications

Your profile

Intrinsic motivation, interest and deep understanding of technology and its creative potential
Completed studies or several years of professional experience in software development and/or media productions
Extensive knowledge in XR software development (CPP, C#, Unity) and real-time/game technology
Knowledge and expertise with USD and Omniverse are a plus
Exceptional inter-personal skills, problem solving and development
Secure handling in digital communication tools and structures such as wiki, email, project management tools, etc.
Organizational talent, resilient, versatile and flexible, ability to work in a team
Very good knowledge of English
Valid work permit within the European Union
You have a sense of social responsibility and are open and sensitive to sustainability, diversity and equal opportunities

The job offers

A unique working environment tightly connected to academia and industry
Versatile and varied tasks in a highly motivated team of researchers
Flexible working hours and mobile work with predominant presence in Ludwigsburg
Further training opportunities

As an educational institution, Filmakademie shapes the visual and media landscape of tomorrow. Aware of this responsibility, Filmakademie strives for appropriate gender distribution of positions; applications by women are thus particularly welcome. Furthermore, Filmakademie particularly invites people with a migration background as well as people with disabilities to apply. Information on Filmakademie can be found at www.filmakademie.de and information on Animationsinstitut at www.animationsinstitut.de.

We look forward to your informative application including your earliest possible starting date. Please submit your application no later than 30.11.2025 via our online application portal at https://animationsinstitut.de/de/ueber-uns/jobs

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH

Abt. Personal & Honorare

Akademiehof 10

71638 Ludwigsburg

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Research Engineer*in eXtended Reality (XR) (m/f/d)

Research Engineer*in eXtended Reality (XR) (m/f/d)