Principal software engineer - 3D indexing and search

Thangs 3D, Inc. (https://thangs.com)

About Thangs 3D

Thangs is the leading 3D model community and 3D memberships platform for designers, engineers and enthusiasts. 

About the Role

We're seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead our API development initiatives, focusing on building scalable search and information retrieval systems.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

• Operate and enhance a data repository of more than 20 million records of labeled 3D data
• Design search and retrieval web backend services

Technical Requirements

Required Experience (7+ years)

• Advanced NodeJS and TypeScript development
• Expert-level experience with one or more of:
• Koa
• TSOA
• Fastify
• Information retrieval systems:
• Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
• Lucene
• Search optimization and relevancy tuning
• Query optimization
• Building and operating highly-available, large data clusters in MogoDB Atlas
• Working experience with web crawling libraries like Playwright

Strongly desired experience

• 3D file format conversion and optimization
• Strong background in computational geometry, including:
• Mesh processing and optimization algorithms
• Point cloud processing
• Experience with geometric data structures
• Google Cloud Platform expertise:
• App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions
• Cloud Storage
• Auto-scaling configurations
• Global load balancing

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven track record of leading complex technical projects in high-growth environments
• Experience managing technical roadmaps during rapid user growth
• Excellence in technical communication and documentation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements
• Experience working with product and business stakeholders in fast-paced environments

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable cloud solutions for 3D model processing
• Implement efficient algorithms for 3D content indexing and querying
• Design and optimize systems to handle growing user demands

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated expertise in web api development using NodeJS frameworks
• Proven experience scaling B2C platforms to tens of millions of users
• Strong portfolio of complex technical projects
• Background in data-intensive applications using MongoDB and Mongoose

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Remote work options
• Latest development hardware and tools