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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Research Operations Engineer Linux, Capture Systems & VR Hardware - **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $110,240.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Motion Capture, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Protocols, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Scripting, Data Management, Wearables - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=26b29e1303fda8dd ## About the Role Do you have experience in macOS?, * 2+ years of Systems Engineering, Technical Operations, IT Operations, Research Operations, Lab Operations, or Infrastructure Support experience. * Strong Linux troubleshooting experience using terminal and command-line tools. * Experience supporting Windows and macOS environments. * Understanding of networking fundamentals including: * TCP/IP * DNS * DHCP * Routing * Connectivity troubleshooting * Experience scripting in Bash and/or Python. * Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems. * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh research environments. * Experience supporting camera systems, optical tracking systems, motion capture equipment, or AV infrastructure. * Familiarity with Blackmagic, RME, AVB networking, Dante audio, Vicon, OptiTrack, or similar technologies. * Experience supporting VR, AR, MR, wearable devices, or immersive technology hardware. * Experience working in research labs, motion capture studios, media production environments, or sensor data collection operations. * Ability to build Python or Bash tools from scratch to automate operational workflows and improve reliability ## Description Immediate need for a talented Research Operations Engineer - Linux, Capture Systems & VR Hardware. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested., * Support camera, optical tracking, audio, lighting, and AV systems used during research data collection sessions. * Assist with troubleshooting and operational support for capture-stage environments, sensor platforms, and VR/AR hardware. * Coordinate setup, validation, and maintenance of multi-device capture systems used for research studies and data collection activities. * Support synchronization, connectivity, and operational readiness of cameras, sensors, and AV equipment during active research sessions.Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of operational issues. * Support user study and research environments while ensuring operational readiness. * Maintain and improve existing Bash and Python automation tools. * Troubleshoot networking issues including DNS, DHCP, routing, connectivity, and common network protocols. * Support camera systems, optical tracking systems, AV equipment, lighting systems, and capture hardware. * Work closely with researchers, software engineers, hardware engineers, and operations teams. * Document procedures, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and operational improvements. * Support multiple concurrent projects and rapidly changing priorities. * Follow strict participant privacy, security, and data-handling protocols. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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