Bentley Systems
Principal Software Engineer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Principal
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About the role
- Cesium, as part of Bentley Systems, is setting the standard for 3D geospatial technology across diverse industries, from construction and engineering to defense and aerospace.
- With a thriving open-source community and millions of downloads, we are at the forefront of innovation.
- We are seeking a visionary Principal Engineer to join our Cesium Native squad.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop and shape the future of the core Cesium Native C++ libraries, focusing on performance, modularity, and clean API design to support our integrations with Unreal Engine, Unity, and NVIDIA Omniverse.
- Drive the research and implementation of novel 3D graphics algorithms, tackling the most challenging problems in large-scale geospatial visualization.
- Partner with product management and engineering leadership to define and execute the multi-year technical roadmap for the Cesium Native ecosystem.
- Be part of a company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world's infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world.
Requirements
- Over 12 years of professional experience in 3D runtime or game engine development.
- Recognized expertise in modern graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal) and advanced 3D graphics algorithms.
- Experience debugging, profiling, and optimizing complex, multi-threaded graphics applications.
- Familiarity with geospatial concepts and data formats such as photogrammetry, point clouds, terrain, and open standards like glTF and 3D Tiles.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- No travel is required for this role.
- Expert-level C++ development skills (C++17/20/23), with a strong focus on API design, modular architecture, and high performance.
- Proven experience leading the technical design and implementation of core engine components for platforms like Unreal Engine, Unity, or NVIDIA Omniverse.
- Solid understanding of graphics algorithms, spatial data structures, and 3D mathematics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating with both internal teams and external communities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and effectively mentor other senior engineers.
- #LI-HYBRID
- This is a Hybrid role.
- Step into a collaborative work environment where ideas flourish, and teamwork propels us forward towards shared success.
- An attractive salary and benefits package.
Compensation
- An attractive salary and benefits package.
Benefits
- A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
Company info
- Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company.
- We provide innovative software to advance the world's infrastructure - sustaining both the global economy and environment.
- Bentley Systems' 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.
- Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities.
- Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent's software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations.
- Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.
- This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training.
- Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.
- Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination
- Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice
- Request an Accommodation:
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system.
Equal opportunity
- Employer:
- Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by calling 610-458-5000 or sending us an email at disabilityrequest@bentley.com
Visa & Work Authorization
- No sponsorship is available for this role
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