Creative Technologist, 6 Months Fixed Term jobs in United States
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X, The Moonshot Factory · 5 days ago

Creative Technologist, 6 Months Fixed Term

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$147K/yr - $216K/yr

X, The Moonshot Factory is Alphabet’s innovation engine focused on launching transformative technologies. The Creative Technologist will collaborate with early-stage teams to explore the intersection of technology and art, driving innovative projects that inspire and engage.

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Responsibilities

Act as a creative conduit between our technical teams and the broader world
Conduct independent research into emerging artistic practices and technologies, bringing fresh perspectives and new methodologies to our Research and Development process
Document your creative process, findings, and project outcomes; contributing to our internal knowledge base and inspiring future interdisciplinary work
Rapidly prototype experiments at the intersection of technology and the arts

Qualification

Creative coding platformsDigital fabrication techniquesInteractive mediaImmersive environmentsPrototypingCommunicatorSelf-directedInterdisciplinary thinkerPortfolio

Required

Education/Experience: MFA or Masters in Design, or equivalent experience
Proven track record of developing innovative artistic projects with a strong technological component that captivate and challenge audiences
Technologically Proficient: You possess a strong understanding of, and hands-on experience with, various creative coding platforms, digital fabrication techniques, sensor technologies, interactive media, and/or immersive environments
Interdisciplinary Thinker: You are comfortable navigating complex technical concepts and translating them into accessible and engaging creative outputs. You speak the language of both art and technology
Prototyping Aficionado: You are adept at rapid prototyping and iterating on ideas, comfortable with experimentation and learning new tools quickly
Excellent Communicator: You can articulate complex ideas clearly, both visually and verbally, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Self-Directed and Curious: You are highly motivated, able to manage your own projects, and possess an insatiable curiosity for emerging technologies and their creative applications
Portfolio Powerhouse: You have a compelling online portfolio or body of work that showcases your creative vision, technical skills, and completed projects

Preferred

Experience with specific deep tech areas relevant to our company (e.g., quantum computing, synthetic biology, advanced robotics, neuro-tech, etc)

Benefits

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Company

X, The Moonshot Factory

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X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://x.company

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
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Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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