Why join Polycam?
Polycam's mission is straightforward: To make professional 3D capture effortless and accessible, empowering anyone to transform the physical world into digital workflows.
We’re building the future of imaging at a moment when 3D is becoming as fundamental as photography once did. Our focus is on delivering best-in-class 3D capture tools that are seamless, affordable, and collaborative—technology that removes friction and unlocks creativity rather than getting in the way.
We believe that when people are given exceptional tools, they build extraordinary things. That belief drives everything we do, from the products we ship to the way we work together as a team. If you’re excited by innovation, care deeply about craft, and want your work to shape how the world captures and understands reality, you’ll feel right at home at Polycam.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Engineering team, you will develop the platform that supports our web and mobile applications. You’ll collaborate with a small team of senior engineers to ensure our systems scale effectively, our developer tooling boosts productivity, and our product initiatives launch to the delight of our customers.
You’ll be expected to lead or contribute to frontend projects, but your core impact will come from shaping APIs, architecting data models, developing robust applications, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure project success. Example projects include designing new access-control mechanisms to support custom roles and user groups, improving a batch-processing system for performance and maintainability, and introducing a new folder data model integrated into the frontend.
What You'll Do:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js and GCP.
- Build and optimize web and mobile applications using React and React Native.
- Architect and optimize infrastructure to handle large volumes of 3D user-generated data.
- Develop end-to-end features across frontend and backend, including identity, content, billing, and 3D collaboration tools.
- Oversee batch cluster management, including workload packaging, GPU/Mac orchestration, and integration improvements in a fast-moving AI environment.
- Drive testing and deployment infrastructure initiatives, supporting QA automation, CI/CD pipelines, and efficient release processes.
- Contribute to infrastructure evolution, including data migrations, storage provider transitions, and hosting improvements (e.g., Cloudflare, Firebase).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
- Lead architecture discussions and guide key technical decisions across the stack.
- Design and enhance APIs for seamless communication between client applications and backend services.
- Model and maintain data structures, balancing scalability, simplicity, and performance.
- Deploy, monitor, and manage backend services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks, system bugs, and technical challenges across the stack.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- 4+ years of experience with backend services, such as Google Firebase
- 2+ years of experience developing frontend code with React and TypeScript
- 2+ years of experience working on a SaaS software product
- Extensive experience with database systems, both relational and NoSQL
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform)
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker)
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with mobile development
- Experience with document databases (e.g. Firebase)
- General understanding of 3D graphics, rendering pipelines, and related technologies
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application to 3D data processing
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
At Polycam, we're committed to the health and well-being of our team! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance to support your health and peace of mind. Maximize your benefits with both Health and Dependent Care FSAs for added tax savings. While we currently don’t offer a company match, we do provide a 401(k) plan through Guideline to help you plan for a secure and bright future.
We also offer a flexible PTO policy so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance, and one Monday each quarter, the whole company takes the day off to recharge. Enjoy flex-time working hours to fit your schedule and 12 weeks of parental leave to support you during life's important moments.
We’re invested in your growth—enjoy $1,500 annually to spend on certifications, courses, training, and more! Plus, we keep things engaging with in-person team-specific meetups, conferences, and biannual field trips to unique sites across the nation. Join us and thrive with Polycam!
Disclaimer:This job description is just the starting point! It’s not an exhaustive list of every task, duty, or responsibility you'll handle. Things change, and so might your role. We’ll keep you on your toes with new challenges and opportunities.
Physical Requirements:This role involves extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Polycam, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Polycam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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