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We are currently looking for a software developer to help us develop a series of touchscreen interactives for a natural history museum.\u00a0 These interactive kiosks will help share stories that are otherwise challenging to share through fossils, objects, and static signage.\u00a0 Examples include showing 3d representations of archaeological dig sites, showing how we use fossils to deduce the movements of ancient organisms, and providing cultural context to objects.<\/span><\/p>\n We are looking for a candidate to intern with us full-time in January, with the option to continue throughout 2023 in a part- or full-time capacity if desired.\u00a0 While our studio is based in Las Vegas, NV, this position would be fully remote. Compensation will start at $25 \/ hour, with compensation scaling to match experience.<\/span><\/p>\n If the role below sounds like you, send a note to nathan@sitara.systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ideal candidate has experience with desktop application development in C++ for Windows.\u00a0 They\u2019re self-motivated, interested in museums and the culture, and looking for experience working amongst a diverse team of different skills.<\/span><\/p>\n We have no hard rules for experience or qualifications.\u00a0 That being said, there are some qualities and experience we\u2019re looking for:<\/span><\/p>\n Familiarity with Cinder software library (https:\/\/libcinder.org\/<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Familiarity with integrating third-party software libraries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Familiarity with concepts of human-computer interaction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Familiarity with concepts of user experience (UX) design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Rendering animated (rigged) 3d models of prehistoric life<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Integrating GPU-accelerated video playback through FFMPEG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Creating accessible interfaces for use by blind \/ vision-impaired visitors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n At Sitara Systems, we aim to create interactive works that challenge audiences to think critically about the future so that they can shape it.\u00a0 We take ideas about complex systems and break them down into easy-to-digest pieces; we provide opportunities to reflect on the things that are important to us; and we create experiences that give audiences a sense of wonder and inspire them to do more.<\/span><\/p>\n Sitara Systems is committed to an inclusive workforce; we strive to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people can do their best work.\u00a0 We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.\u00a0 You can read more about our statement on racial and economic justice at https:\/\/sitara.systems\/racial- ## Overview We are currently looking for a software developer to help us develop a series of touchscreen interactives for a natural history museum.\u00a0…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-intern","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21939"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21940,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21939\/revisions\/21940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nWhile we\u2019re experts in technology and design, our work takes us across a variety of domains.\u00a0 We create museum exhibitions, brand activations, and commissioned artworks for institutions around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n
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