3D Automation Engineer, Vertebrae
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!
We’re looking for a 3D Automation Software Engineer to join Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
Plan, experiment, and execute complex solutions for processing real-time 3D assets
Build and maintain cloud services to process and manipulate 3D assets
Automate processes in DCC tools to programmatically convert and process 3D assets
Integrate 3D services with our internal tooling and 3D CMS, Axis
Design new and optimize existing systems and participate in design reviews
Follow high-quality design and implementation practices
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of 3D model formats
Strong knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming principles
Solid knowledge of unit testing
Working knowledge of 3D mathematics
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of software engineering experience working in a 3D field
Proficiency in Node.js and/or Python
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience deploying backend services to AWS/GCP
Experience with computational geometry or 3D optimization
Experience with USD or CAD formats
Experience working with multiple DCCs (Modo, Clo3D, Rhino3D, Keyshot, etc.)
Experience working with glTF models
Experience building scalable backend services that run in the cloud
Experience writing tools or scripts for a 3D DCC tool (e.g. Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, etc.)
Experience working with photogrammetry pipeline and associated software (Reality Capture, Metashape, etc.)
Experience working in the eCommerce industry
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!