World Labs
Research Engineer / Scientist (3D Tech Lead)
San Francisco · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$250k-$350kDetected 90 days ago
PythonC++Machine LearningData EngineeringComputer VisionA/B TestingSystems EngineeringResearchLeadershipMentoring
About the role
- You'll combine deep technical expertise with the ability to guide a high-impact team, shaping both the research roadmap and the production systems that bring modern 3D modeling methods into real-world products.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of state-of-the-art 3D modeling systems, spanning geometry, appearance, and scene-level representations.
- Lead and mentor a small team of research scientists and/or research engineers: providing technical guidance, setting high standards, and fostering a culture of rigor and ownership.
- Own end-to-end execution of key initiatives, from early research prototypes through production deployment and iteration.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to align 3D modeling capabilities with product needs, timelines, and quality bars.
- We're building something bigger than any one person.
Requirements
- A strong track record of impactful contributions to the field, demonstrated through academic publications, influential open-source work, or widely deployed industry products.
- Proven experience leading or mentoring a small team, lab, or project group, with responsibility for technical direction and delivery.
- Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, making high-leverage technical decisions with incomplete information.
- 8+ years of experience in 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling, computer vision, graphics, or closely related fields.
- Deep expertise in modern 3D modeling and reconstruction methods, including representation design, optimization strategies, and learning-based approaches.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, with experience building both research prototypes and production-quality systems.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and large-scale experimentation or training pipelines.
- Solid understanding of how 3D modeling systems interface with data pipelines, rendering, and downstream applications.
Compensation
- $250,000 - $350,000 base salary (good-faith estimate for San Francisco Bay Area upon hire
- Total Compensation
- Base salary plus equity awards
- Salary History
- We do not request or consider prior compensation in making offers
- Cal. Lab. Code §1197.5 (Equal Pay Act)
- $250,000 - $350,000 base salary (good-faith estimate for San Francisco Bay Area upon hire; actual offer based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Benefits
- Base salary plus equity awards
- Set the technical vision and roadmap for 3D modeling and reconstruction, balancing research exploration with product-driven milestones.
- Drive innovation in modern 3D modeling approaches, including learning-based and optimization-based methods, with an eye toward robustness, scalability, and real-world data.
Equal opportunity
- World Labs is an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- We welcome all qualified applicants and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
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