Eric Fiscus

Lead Xr Prototyping Engineer @Htc Vive

As Lead XR Prototyping Engineer on the VIVE Creative Labs Team, I lead a team of talented prototyping software engineers to deliver next-generation solutions for VIVE XR experiences. Working closely with a small but nimble team of designers, researchers, planners, and engineers to test and prove the viability of new and experimental XR experiences through in-headset interactive prototypes. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to- Support and mentor team members with technical knowledge to help everyone push the boundaries of user interaction in meaningful ways- Lead technical decision-making for the prototyping team – analyze, propose, and validate appropriate solutions to complicated technical problems in new and emerging technologies- Create and manage the architecture of software projects, defining components, and interfaces for collaboration and future expansion- Work closely with key stakeholders in the design, user research, and program management to define new kinds of XR experiences and find creative ways to prototype the future with today’s technology- Play a key role in building and iterating on interactive prototypes that embody the vision of new design concepts, ideas, and interaction models in XR