Software Engineer - 3D Graphics

Job Expired

Full Remote

Full Time

2 years ago

Job description

About Us

LeoLabs is the world’s leading commercial provider of low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services. LeoLabs was founded in 2016 as a venture-funded spinout of Silicon Valley research pioneer, SRI International, by scientists and space industry veterans committed to securing Low Earth Orbit (LEO). LeoLabs is built on 30+ years of R&D in radar systems and satellite tracking algorithms. The team is rapidly expanding its global radar network and data services platform to help satellite operators deploy their services safely and to empower governmental space agencies with detailed visibility into the LEO ecosystem. As commercial space ventures and newly-formed space agencies from every corner of the globe compete for their place in the second space race, LeoLabs is here to address a new generation of risks and opportunities to preserve LEO for future generations.

The Opportunity

LeoLabs is seeking talented individuals to join us as a Software Engineer specializing in WebGL and frontend development. As a part of our team, you will be the technical expert of 3D visualizations, not only within the team but all of LeoLabs. You will work closely with the Product team to bring ideas to life. You will find new and innovative ways to illustrate various interactions and scenarios that can happen in Low Earth Orbit. You will build applications that are engaging, easy to use, and relied upon to make important operational decisions. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for both the 3D and 2D worlds of web development, able to work with 3D computer graphics as well as 2D web user interfaces.

Qualifications

● B.S., M.S in Computer Science or equivalent experience

● 5+ years experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WebGL, GLSL, and Three.js

● Experience building performant and scalable 3D visualizations

● Experience writing complex shaders

● Experience working on web applications using React

● Deep understanding of good software development practices, agile practices, security, documentation and observability

Preferred qualifications

● Good intuition for usability and visual appeal

● Experience in agile and test-driven development methodologies

● Helpful to have some background in Math/Physics or Orbital mechanics

Within 1 month, you’ll:

● Complete our onboarding program designed to get you up to speed on our business, vision and team

● Gain an understanding about how your role fits into the LeoLabs broader organization

● Ramp up on the LeoLabs engineering stack

Within 3 months, you’ll:

● Own and maintain existing 3D visualizations

● Be deeply involved with the development of new features

● Work closely with a senior member of the team

● Define a career growth plan with your manager

Within 6 months, you’ll:

● Refactor and integrate various 3D visualizations

● Modernize and upgrade the tech stack

● Play a key role in the development of the next iteration of the LeoLabs web application

Within 12 months, you’ll:

● Own the development and continued growth of all 3D visualizations in the LeoLabs Platform

Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. The base salary range for this position $150,000 - 175,000

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website here.