Description
We're looking for a Tech Lead for 3D Modeling & Reconstruction to set technical direction and drive execution for our core 3D modeling efforts. This role is ideal for someone with a strong research science (RS) or research engineering (RE) background who has made meaningful contributions to the field of 3D reconstruction and/or modeling,through academic publications, widely used open-source projects, or production systems deployed at scale.
This is a hands-on leadership 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. You'll work closely with research, engineering, and product partners to translate cutting-edge ideas into reliable, scalable capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting the technical vision and roadmap for 3D modeling and reconstruction, balancing research exploration with product-driven milestones.
- Leading the design and implementation of state-of-the-art 3D modeling systems, spanning geometry, appearance, and scene-level representations.
- Driving innovation in modern 3D modeling approaches, including learning-based and optimization-based methods, with an eye toward robustness, scalability, and real-world data.
- Guiding architectural decisions around 3D representations, training pipelines, and inference systems, ensuring they integrate cleanly with broader 3D data and rendering platforms.
- Leading and mentoring a small team of research scientists and/or research engineers: providing technical guidance, setting high standards, and fostering a culture of rigor and ownership.
- Owning end-to-end execution of key initiatives, from early research prototypes through production deployment and iteration.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to align 3D modeling capabilities with product needs, timelines, and quality bars.
- Representing the team and its work internally and externally, including contributing to publications, technical talks, or open-source efforts where appropriate.
- Continuously evaluating emerging research and industry trends in 3D modeling and reconstruction, and translating the most promising ideas into actionable plans.
-note: This job requires 8+ years of experience in 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling, computer vision, graphics, or closely related fields. A strong track record of impactful contributions to the field, demonstrated through academic publications, influential open-source work, or widely deployed industry products.