Senior Software Engineer (3D Graphics)

7 Months ago • 4-10 Years • Graphics Engineer • $165,000 PA - $230,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Genies seeks a Senior 3D Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in real-time 3D rendering engines (Unity, Unreal) and in-depth knowledge of 3D graphics APIs, shaders, and hardware-accelerated graphics. Proficiency in C++, C#, and 3D mathematics is essential.
Must have:
  • 3D Graphics APIs
  • Real-time Rendering
  • C++ / C# Skills
  • 3D Mathematics
Good to have:
  • 3D Animation
  • Geometric Simulation
  • Cloud Orchestration
  • CI/CD Experience
Perks:
  • Equity Compensation
  • Health & Wellness

Job Details

Genies is culture’s avatar technology company empowering developers and artists to create their own interoperable gamified consumer experiences. The company has raised $250 million from investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger. Initially, Genies were adopted by thousands of Hollywood icons including Justin Bieber and Rihanna through partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Today, the company is also delivering avatars to the masses through experiences built with its Developer Kit and artist crowdsourced platform, The Workshop. These experiences all integrate together to form one avatar social network, Genies Party.

Genies seeks a talented Senior Software Engineer who's passionate about 3D graphics to join our innovative R&D team. We are looking for a candidate who blends a passion for expressive digital characters with technical expertise in designing and implementing cross-platform graphics solutions. As a Senior 3D Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing technologies that manipulate geometry, textures and shaders to elevate the fidelity and performance of our avatars—setting new benchmarks for digital expression and identity.

Why Genies? You are curious about the future of avatar technology and empowering users to represent their digital selves. You have an underlying passion for encountering complex problems and creating smart, strategic solutions. How avatars will play in the consumer marketplace resonates with you and you see a future where our digital identities help to create a world where people can create, express and be their true authentic selves. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Prototype, build, and debug research-driven tools for 3D content creation.
  • 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.

What You Should Have:

  • 4+ years of experience working with real-time 3D rendering engines (Unity, Unreal) and their architectures.
  • In-depth knowledge of 3D graphics APIs, shaders, and hardware-accelerated graphics.
  • Strong programming skills, with proficiency in C++, C#, and additional relevant languages.
  • Advanced understanding of 3D mathematics, including linear algebra, computational geometry, and numerical analysis.
  • Solid expertise in data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and testing frameworks.
  • Experience optimizing graphics for mobile platforms (Android, iOS, XR).
  • Familiarity with 3D interchange standards (USD, glTF) and compression techniques.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with various stakeholders.

Excellent to Have:

  • Experience with 3D animation, rigged character systems and geometric simulation
  • Experience working with DCCs (Blender, Maya, Houdini) in a production environment
  • Experience with cloud orchestration and CI/CDs (AWS S3, Lambda, Github Actions)
  • Experience with concurrent programming

How Genies will support you

Genies is a well-funded, growing start-up that cares deeply about each of our employees' growth and success. Our roles and their responsibilities are created with a breadth of scope that introduces each employee to exciting new challenges and opportunities that a growing start-up encounters. The actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including: professional background, training, transferable skills, work experience, education, location, business and product needs, and market demand. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time employees may also be eligible for equity compensation, in addition to a robust health, wellness, and benefits package. 

Starting Salary Range: $165,000 - $230,000 + Equity (stock options) and comprehensive benefits 

Here's why you'll love working at Genies:

  • You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
  • You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
  • You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded 
  • 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

Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.

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About The Company

Genies is culture’s avatar technology company empowering developers and artists to create their own interoperable gamified consumer experiences. The company has raised $250 million from investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger. Initially, Genies were adopted by thousands of Hollywood icons including Justin Bieber and Rihanna through partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Today, the company is also delivering avatars to the masses through experiences built with its Developer Kit and artist crowdsourced platform, The Workshop. These experiences all form one avatar social network, Genies Party, where assets and personalities are interoperable.

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