Staff/Principal Front End Engineer - Graphics

Join our innovative team and spearhead the development of cutting-edge 3D web applications. We're seeking a highly skilled and passionate Front-End Engineer to drive the creation of immersive and performant user experiences. You'll be instrumental in architecting and building complex web applications that leverage 3D graphics, real-time data, and interactive visualizations. This role demands a deep understanding of WebGL, Three.js, and modern front-end best practices to tackle the challenges of rendering large datasets and delivering smooth, real-time user interactions.
Note: this is a US-based remote position.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance, interactive 3D web applications using Three.js / WebGL.
• Design and implement efficient rendering pipelines for complex 3D models and large datasets.
• Optimize application performance to ensure smooth and responsive user experiences, particularly in 3D environments.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and back-end engineers to translate complex requirements into compelling 3D visualizations.
• Develop and maintain robust, well-documented, and testable code using TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.
• Define and negotiate API requirements with back-end engineers to facilitate efficient data exchange for 3D rendering and real-time interactions.
• Solve complex problems related to 3D graphics, data visualization, and real-time performance.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior+ Front-End Engineer with a focus on 3D graphics and visualization.
• Deep expertise in Three.js / WebGL.
• Strong understanding of 3D graphics concepts, including geometry, materials, lighting, and rendering pipelines.
• Proven ability to optimize performance in WebGL-based applications.
• Experience working with complex front-end states and real-time data.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for building high-quality, user-centered 3D web applications.
• Strong ability to define and negotiate API requirements with back-end engineers, ensuring efficient and effective data exchange to meet front-end 3d requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software and workflows.
• Experience with real-time collaboration and data synchronization in web applications (e.g., SignalR, Y.js).