Research Engineer / Scientist (3D Tech Lead)

World Labs
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 250,000 - 350,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Mentorship","Ownership","Collaboration","Technical communication","Product awareness"]

Lead the technical direction and execution for core 3D modeling and reconstruction systems. Drive end-to-end development from research prototypes to production deployment, combining geometry/appearance/scene representations with robust learning- and optimization-based approaches. Guide architectural decisions for 3D representations, training pipelines, and inference systems, mentor a small research team, and partner with research, engineering, and product to deliver scalable capabilities for real-world products.

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World Labs
7 months ago

Research Engineer / Scientist (3D Tech Lead)

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Job Summary

Lead the technical direction and execution for core 3D modeling and reconstruction systems. Drive end-to-end development from research prototypes to production deployment, combining geometry/appearance/scene representations with robust learning- and optimization-based approaches. Guide architectural decisions for 3D representations, training pipelines, and inference systems, mentor a small research team, and partner with research, engineering, and product to deliver scalable capabilities for real-world products.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Set the technical vision and roadmap for 3D modeling and reconstruction, balancing research exploration with product-driven milestones.
  • •Design and implement state-of-the-art 3D modeling systems across geometry, appearance, and scene-level representations.
  • •Drive innovation in modern 3D modeling approaches, including learning-based and optimization-based methods for robustness and scalability.
  • •Guide architectural decisions for 3D representations, training pipelines, and inference systems to integrate with data and rendering platforms.
  • •Lead and mentor a small team, owning end-to-end execution from early prototypes through production deployment and iteration.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 250,000 - 350,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of experience in 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling, computer vision, graphics, or related fields.
  • •Deep expertise in modern 3D modeling and reconstruction methods, including representation design, optimization strategies, and learning-based approaches.
  • •Strong track record of impactful contributions via academic publications, influential open-source, or widely deployed products.
  • •Proven experience leading or mentoring a small team, lab, or project group with responsibility for technical direction and delivery.
  • •Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, with experience building both research prototypes and production-quality systems.
Experience:8+ years3D reconstructionComputer visionGraphicsMachine learning
Skills:MentorshipOwnershipCollaborationTechnical communicationProduct awareness
Tech Stack:PythonC++

Company Brief

World Labs
World Labs develops artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, providing platforms and tools to help organizations build, deploy, and scale AI-driven applications across industries, with a focus on model development, MLOps, and customizable AI services.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
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