Digital Ink Handwriting Tech Engineer

Proximity Works • No location specified • Contract

$80,000

per year

Software Engineering Digital Ink Handwriting Technology Graphic Programming Digital Writing

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Digital Ink Handwriting Tech Engineer to join our mission of transforming modern education. You’ll play a key role in developing next-generation handwriting algorithms that power digital writing experiences across educational tablets and eInk devices. If you’re passionate about writing tech, human-device interaction, and pushing the boundaries of how we learn, this role is for you.

Location: Remote

Type: Contractual (1 year)

you’ll be responsible for —

Designing and implementing advanced algorithms to enhance freeform handwriting on tablets and eInk surfaces, prioritizing low latency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
Optimizing digital ink systems for improved palm rejection, stylus pressure sensitivity, and realistic pen strokes.
Researching, testing, and iterating on new handwriting recognition techniques and tactile feedback features.
Collaborating closely with hardware engineers, product teams, and UI/UX designers to ensure cohesive integration between software and device hardware.
Debugging and resolving performance bottlenecks related to writing systems across platforms.
Staying ahead of trends and innovations in handwriting tech and applying relevant advancements to the learning products.

you need —

A strong foundation in digital handwriting technologies, including knowledge of the software and algorithmic approaches used in modern writing interfaces.
3–6 years of software engineering experience, ideally focused on digital input systems, graphics processing, or real-time interaction layers.
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for low-latency graphics and algorithm development (e.g., C++, Python, or Swift).
Familiarity with hardware-software interaction, particularly for stylus and touch-based interfaces.
Strong debugging, profiling, and optimisation skills for performance-critical applications.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally with product, design, and hardware teams.

bonus points for —

Prior work on handwriting or sketch-based applications.
Open-source contributions or academic research in the field of digital writing or signal processing.
Experience working on eInk-based devices or other latency-sensitive input surfaces.

bonus points for —

Prior work on handwriting or sketch-based applications.
Open-source contributions or academic research in the field of digital writing or signal processing.
Experience working on eInk-based devices or other latency-sensitive input surfaces.

what you get —

Best in class salary: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly.
Proximity Talks: Meet other designers, engineers, and product geeks — and learn from experts in the field.
Keep on learning with a world-class team: Work with the best in the field, challenge yourself constantly, and learn something new every day.

about us —

Proximity is the trusted technology, design, and consulting partner for some of the biggest Sports, Media and Entertainment companies in the world! We’re headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in Palo Alto, Dubai, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Since 2019, Proximity has created and grown high-impact, scalable products used by 370 million daily users, with a total net worth of $45.7 billion among our client companies.

We are Proximity — a global team of coders, designers, product managers, geeks, and experts. We solve complex problems and build cutting edge tech, at scale. Our team of Proxonauts is growing quickly, which means your impact on the company’s success will be huge. You’ll have the chance to work with experienced leaders who have built and led multiple tech, product and design teams. Here’s a quick guide to getting to know us better: