Senior 3D Software Engineer

Summary

Join Genies, an AI avatar and games technology company, as a Senior 3D Software Engineer. You will be instrumental in developing technologies that manipulate geometry, textures, and shaders to enhance the fidelity and performance of our avatars. Prototype, build, and debug research-driven tools for 3D content creation on cloud and mobile platforms. Architect clean, extensible software and systems, emphasizing open standards and portability. Optimize data structures and algorithms for enhanced speed and efficiency. Share your expertise in computer graphics with an interdisciplinary team. Collaborate with technical leaders and cross-functional teams. Genies offers a robust benefits package including competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, 401K, flexible paid time off, and more. We are looking for a candidate with 4+ years of experience developing 3D software and a deep understanding of 3D mathematics and graphics.

Requirements

• Computer Science degree or equivalent industry experience, with a proven record of academic and professional excellence
• 4+ years of experience developing 3D software and/or real-time engines (Unity, Unreal), including a deep understanding of their architectures
• Advanced understanding of 3D mathematics, including linear algebra, computational geometry, and numerical methods
• In-depth 3D graphics knowledge, including OpenGL, Vulkan, and shader programming
• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in C++ and Python
• Solid expertise in data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and testing frameworks
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with various stakeholders
• Ability to problem-solve and draw from varied technologies to innovate quickly

Responsibilities

• Prototype, build, and debug research-driven tools for 3D content creation on both cloud and mobile computing platforms
• Architect clean, extensible software and systems, emphasizing open standards and portability
• Optimize data structures and algorithms for enhanced speed, memory efficiency, storage, and low latency
• Share expertise in computer graphics with an interdisciplinary team, fostering knowledge exchange
• Collaborate with technical leaders and cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance on the development and debugging of research-driven 3D tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D animation, rigged character systems and physical simulation
• Experience with AI models in the context of 3D
• Experience with open standards, 3D interchange formats (USD, glTF) and compression techniques
• Experience building tools for DCCs (Blender, Maya, Houdini)
• Experience with cloud orchestration and CI/CDs
• Experience with concurrent programming
• Experience with GPU programming (e.g. CUDA, OpenCL)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
• Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employees
• Flexible paid time off, sick time, monthly mental health days and paid company holidays; in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
• Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement
• Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!
• Choice of MacBook or windows laptop