Job summary
Job overview
This job is for a Founding HCI Design Engineer at Sandbar, focusing on creating innovative human-computer interactions in New York City.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing and implementing an AI-centric multimodal interaction model and prototyping real-world experiences and applications.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in HCI, design engineering, or creative technology, with skills in multimodal interaction design and software prototyping, preferably in Python or JavaScript.
Job location and travel
New York City
Company overview
Sandbar is a fintech company based in Manhattan, New York, specializing in software solutions designed to combat financial crimes such as money laundering. The company provides a flexible transaction monitoring solution that helps risk teams efficiently manage and mitigate risks associated with financial transactions. Sandbar's mission is to enhance the health of the global financial system by providing tools that allow for quick identification and prevention of illicit financial activities. The company operates in the competitive fintech landscape, leveraging technology to offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of financial institutions.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase your experience in HCI design, emphasizing your ability to create innovative multimodal interaction models and your proficiency in prototyping real-world experiences.
Highlight your artistic and technical skills, focusing on your experience with spatial, gestural, voice, or robotic interfaces, as these are critical for the role at Sandbar.
Apply through multiple channels, including Sandbar's corporate website and LinkedIn, to maximize your chances of being noticed for the HCI Design Engineer position.
Connect with professionals in the design and technology divisions at Sandbar on LinkedIn to gather insights about the role and the company's culture.
Potential ice breakers could include discussing your favorite project that aligns with their work or asking about their vision for future HCI developments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description, such as 'multimodal interaction design,' 'AI-centric,' and 'prototyping,' to ensure your application stands out.
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