Senior 3D Software Engineer

Cloudinary was founded in 2012 to solve a simple problem: making it an easy platform to manage images & videos. Over the years we evolved into a $120 million+ annual recurring revenue business serving 10,000 companies across industries – from the smallest Shopify stores to iconic brands like Nike and other worldwide companies. 

Cloudinary is now the foundational technology for all images and videos on the internet. Only we provide robust, flexible, and intelligent solutions for every business in the world to harness the power of visual media to tell its story. As a single source of truth for brands’ image and video needs, we also provide a comprehensive array of APIs and integrations to transform every brand into a masterful visual storyteller.  

If images and video are the electricity powering the new digital world, Cloudinary is the power grid: enabling anyone to easily plug in and “light up” their business with high-impact visual media, without worrying about the science behind the electrical current.

Our Cloudinary Next group is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer, a proficient 3D Rendering Specialist with deep expertise in 3D rendering technologies and 3D web applications. In this role, you will act as our in-house subject matter expert, playing a critical role in shaping our future web-based applications and creating realistic e-commerce experiences for the end-user.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop web-based applications using Three.js and related technologies.

• Design, implement, test, and integrate new components and technologies into the rendering pipeline.

• Collaborate with designers, artists, and other developers to create visually appealing and interactive 3D experiences.

• Optimize 3D rendering performance for desktop and mobile platforms.

• Stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in 3D rendering, acting as a subject matter expert and knowledge source within the company.

• Actively contribute to the strategic direction of our 3D services, helping to define and influence our technology roadmap

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in 3D rendering algorithms and techniques

• 5+ years of experience in web-based 3D graphics development using Three.js or similar frameworks 

• Proficiency in WebGL/OpenGL/GLSL and other web-based 3D rendering technologies, and experience in optimizing these for high performance across different platforms.

• Solid experience in using popular 3D software, such as Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya, and familiarity with real-time rendering engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.

• Strong portfolio showcasing your advanced 3D rendering skills and your ability to solve complex 3D problems

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.