Pipeline Engineer (Graphics/3D) at worldlabs | San Francisco

At worldlabs, we are pioneers in building foundational world models that possess the ability to perceive, generate, reason, and interact seamlessly with the 3D environment. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of AI through spatial intelligence, transforming perception into action and imagination into reality.We envision that spatial intelligence will revolutionize storytelling, creativity, design, simulation, and immersive experiences in both the virtual and physical realms.We are proud to bring together a world-class team driven by curiosity and passion, with diverse backgrounds in technology—from AI research to systems engineering and product design—creating a dynamic feedback loop between our innovative research and user-centric products.Role OverviewWe are in the process of developing a robust web application focused on 3D Gaussian Splat scene generation, editing, and publishing. We seek a Pipeline Engineer who will integrate cutting-edge research features, ensuring they are reliable, debuggable, and user-friendly.This role is characterized by a high level of ownership and is primarily backend-focused, bridging the gap between R&D and frontend. You will engage end-to-end with graphics/ML algorithms, backend services, and frontend UI, transforming proof-of-concepts into dependable features. We are looking for someone who thrives on making complex systems operate smoothly in production and continuously refines them based on both internal evaluations and user feedback.

About World Labs: At World Labs, we are pioneers in building foundational world models that can perceive, generate, reason, and engage with the 3D environment. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence through spatial intelligence, transforming vision into action, perception into reasoning, and imagination into creativity. We believe that spatial intelligence will pave the way for new forms of storytelling, creativity, design, simulation, and immersive experiences across both virtual and physical realms. Our team is composed of exceptional talent united by a shared curiosity and passion for technology, ranging from AI research to systems engineering and product design. Together, we create a dynamic feedback loop between our cutting-edge research and innovative products that empower our users. Role Overview We are in search of a dedicated 3D Data Pipeline Engineer to design, build, and manage the critical systems that facilitate high-quality 3D data processing, synthetic data generation, and rendering across our suite of products. This hands-on role is ideal for someone enthusiastic about large-scale 3D data, system performance, and establishing reliable data pipelines to enhance our product features. In this position, you will collaborate closely with product engineers, 3D artists, and research scientists to develop efficient, robust, and scalable data pipeline capabilities while ensuring high data integrity and performance in our fast-paced startup environment.

About the Role worldlabs is hiring a Software Engineer with a focus on real-time graphics. This role centers on building high-performance graphics applications and visual solutions. Collaboration with skilled teams is a key part of daily work, as projects aim to advance what’s possible in graphics technology.

As a Platform Engineer specializing in Databases and Storage at WorldLabs, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database and storage solutions that drive our innovative platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of our data systems.

About World Labs: At World Labs, we are revolutionizing the way artificial intelligence interacts with the world around us. Our foundational world models are designed to perceive, generate, reason, and engage with the 3D environment, thereby unlocking the full potential of AI through spatial intelligence. We are committed to transforming the realms of storytelling, creativity, design, simulation, and immersive experiences, both in virtual and physical worlds. Our team is composed of world-class professionals, each united by a shared curiosity and passion for technology. With backgrounds spanning AI research, systems engineering, and product design, we create a dynamic feedback loop that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge research with user-centric products. Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Product Engineer who excels at the intersection of product development and engineering. You should possess robust coding skills across the tech stack, a keen eye for crafting intuitive user experiences, and the technical prowess to develop sophisticated 3D web applications. In this role, you will take ownership of product features from inception to deployment, building responsive, user-centric web applications as well as backend generative AI services and APIs. Collaboration with our research team will be crucial as we work together to translate innovative AI research into practical applications. As a player-coach, your engineering expertise and passion for product development will drive our success.

About World Labs: At World Labs, we are at the forefront of developing foundational world models that can perceive, generate, reason, and interact with the 3D world. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of AI through spatial intelligence, transforming visual perception into actionable insights and creative output. We believe that spatial intelligence will pave the way for innovative storytelling, creativity, design, simulation, and immersive experiences in both virtual and physical realms. Our diverse team is composed of world-class professionals united by a shared passion for technology and a deep commitment to excellence. We blend expertise from AI research, systems engineering, and product design, creating a dynamic feedback loop between groundbreaking research and user-centric products. Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated 3D Reconstruction Specialist to innovate and enhance cutting-edge methodologies for reconstructing high-quality 3D geometry and appearance from real-world data. This role will primarily focus on modern reconstruction techniques—both feed-forward and optimization-based—while emphasizing novel representations, robust optimization, and scalable training and inference workflows. This is an exciting, hands-on position ideal for individuals who thrive at the intersection of computer vision, graphics, and machine learning. You will collaborate closely with research scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to translate advanced reconstruction concepts into production-ready systems that enhance our core product functionalities. What You Will Do: Design and implement state-of-the-art 3D reconstruction systems, utilizing both feed-forward and optimization-based methods for geometry, appearance, and scene comprehension. Research, prototype, and productionize advanced 3D representation techniques (e.g., implicit functions, point-based, or volumetric methods, hybrid representations) focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Develop and refine optimization pipelines for multi-view reconstruction, including camera pose estimation, joint geometry/appearance optimization, and robust loss formulations. Create comprehensive training and evaluation workflows for 3D reconstruction models, from data preparation and supervision strategies to large-scale experiments and performance metrics. Collaborate with data and infrastructure teams to seamlessly integrate reconstruction methods with existing 3D data pipelines, rendering systems, and downstream applications. Analyze failure modes and data quality issues in real-world reconstruction scenarios, and devise principled solutions to enhance robustness and generalization.

Join our innovative team at worldlabs as a Platform Engineer specializing in Developer Infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will enhance and maintain the tools and platforms that empower our developers to build efficient and scalable applications. You will work collaboratively across teams to ensure that our infrastructure meets the needs of our growing organization.

Join worldlabs as a Research Engineer focused on scaling multimodal data. In this dynamic role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance data processing capabilities. You will be responsible for developing innovative solutions that integrate various data types and drive impactful research outcomes.

At Hover, we empower individuals to design, enhance, and safeguard the properties they cherish. Utilizing our proprietary AI, developed over a decade of extensive real property data, we adeptly address crucial inquiries such as “What will it look like?” and “What will it cost?” Homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals depend on Hover for fully measured, precise, and interactive 3D models of any property, all achievable through a smartphone scan in mere minutes.Driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared dedication to our customers, communities, and one another, we believe that the most innovative ideas stem from diverse viewpoints. We are proud to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that encourages growth, accountability, and excellence. Supported by prominent investors like Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures, and trusted by industry leaders such as Travelers, State Farm, and Nationwide, we are revolutionizing how people perceive and engage with their spaces.Why Hover is Seeking YouIn our team, 3D models are not just a feature; they are fundamental to our offering. Each scan and data point we process empowers homeowners, insurers, and contractors to make informed, data-driven decisions. We are on the lookout for a Software Engineer who is enthusiastic about geometry, automation, and making a tangible impact in the real world. In this role, you will design and implement systems that convert customer-captured imagery into highly accurate 3D models, enhancing the scalability and accuracy of Hover’s modeling pipeline. You will work closely with designers and engineers across various domains including frontend, backend, computer vision, and DevOps to introduce new capabilities, blending technical expertise with effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.The 3D Modeling Pipeline team creates the essential tools that our internal operations rely on to convert customer-captured scans into precise, detailed 3D models of buildings. The team also develops the pipeline and systems that process 3D data through both automated and manual steps, and export data into formats for our customers.

Agency Notice: We are not currently collaborating with recruitment agencies for this position. Please refrain from contacting Vizcom employees about this role. Any resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited.Why Join Vizcom?At Vizcom, we are on a mission to transform the design process by simplifying the journey from concept to creation, allowing impactful ideas to materialize in the physical world. Backed by significant funding (Series B with $51 million raised to date), we are experiencing robust growth and are expanding our core engineering team in San Francisco. Our projects span a wide range of areas including real-time collaboration, large-scale GPU inference, and leveraging a modern TypeScript stack to serve enterprise needs.The RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer – Graphics (Rendering & Real-Time Systems), you will be responsible for the rendering and interactivity layer that powers Vizcom’s creative canvas. Your work will encompass everything from brush simulation to real-time lighting and 3D previews, challenging the boundaries of what is achievable in the browser. You will engage with technologies such as WebGL, WebGPU, and AI-assisted graphics, collaborating with design and AI teams to make creativity feel instantaneous. In your first 90 days, you will: deliver a core rendering improvement (e.g., new brush pipeline, shader cache, or culling system) that enhances frame stability or interactivity; create a graphics profiling toolkit or debugging overlay to visualize GPU performance in production; ship an experimental graphics feature to production or beta users (for example, stylized rendering, 3D lighting, or layered compositing); and document a graphics architecture RFC clarifying design decisions and performance budgets.Compensation$195,000 - $225,000 annually + Equity OptionsWhat You’ll Be DoingBuild and Optimize the Rendering Engine: Design and refine Vizcom’s core WebGL/WebGPU pipeline to achieve high performance and visual fidelity.Enhance Real-Time UX: Develop seamless brush and material interactions, animation systems, and responsive 3D previews.Integrate AI Solutions: Collaborate to incorporate GPU inference outputs (such as diffusion, segmentation, and line following) into interactive visual workflows.Performance Optimization: Profile GPU and CPU paths, minimize frame latency, and optimize memory usage for real-world applications.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) stands as one of the largest museums dedicated to modern and contemporary art across the United States, serving as a vibrant cultural hub for the Bay Area. Art is an integral part of our lives, inspiring and uniting us daily. In these challenging times, the connections fostered by art are more important than ever, resonating deeply with our core values.Inclusive: We endeavor to be a museum that amplifies diverse voices in a meaningful dialogue.Passionate: Our work with art transcends mere occupation; it embodies a vibrant way of living.Brave: We boldly approach our endeavors with an adventurous spirit, continuously seeking fresh perspectives.Empathic: We strive to operate with human warmth rather than institutional coldness.SFMOMA serves as an exploration ground for the endlessly curious, inviting them to engage with, support, and experience the art of our era. We are committed to showing how modern and contemporary art can shape our thoughts, perceptions, and appreciation of diverse voices and viewpoints. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that fosters joy, nurtures a sense of belonging, and recognizes the strength in diversity, valuing each individual in their entirety.Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, from Monday, June 15 to Friday, August 14, with a minimum of three days onsite.Department Overview:The SFMOMA Design Studio plays a pivotal role in transforming our institutional vision into a lively, cohesive, and inviting brand experience. Within this studio, the Graphic Design team oversees all aspects of visual communication for the museum, encompassing both print and digital formats, including branding, exhibition graphics, publications, sfmoma.org, digital displays, and more. This department is essential for content strategy and effectively conveying the museum's voice to visitors both onsite and remotely.Position Overview:As a Graphic Design Intern, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and other team members within the Design Studio, engaging in a variety of projects. Responsibilities may include brand system analyses, museum signage projects, product collaborations for the store, social media initiatives, website design, and more.

About World Labs: At World Labs, we are pioneering foundational world models that empower AI to perceive, generate, reason, and interact within the 3D environment. Our mission is to harness the full potential of AI through spatial intelligence, transforming how we see, reason, and create in both virtual and physical realms. We envision that spatial intelligence will revolutionize storytelling, creativity, design, simulation, and immersive experiences. Our team is composed of exceptional individuals who share a passion for technology and innovation, spanning AI research, systems engineering, and product design. This collaborative spirit fosters a dynamic feedback loop between our groundbreaking research and the products we deliver to our users. Role Overview We are in search of a skilled Technical Recruiter / Research Talent Sourcer to join our team at World Labs. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of scaling our technical recruiting and sourcing systems, with a primary focus on attracting elite AI researchers and engineers from top-tier universities and industry labs. This position is highly operational and systems-driven, requiring a blend of creativity, intuition, and a profound curiosity about the AI research ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with founders, research leaders, and hiring managers to align our ambitious research goals with exceptional talent acquisition. What You Will Do: Design and enhance our recruiting and sourcing systems, processes, and tools with a focus on precision, accuracy, and scalability. Proactively identify and engage researchers and engineers from prestigious universities, AI labs, and leading tech companies in ML, robotics, computer vision, and related areas. Maintain superior candidate data, pipelines, and documentation within ATS and internal tracking systems. Devise innovative sourcing strategies leveraging publications, citations, open-source contributions, conference participation, academic networks, and referrals. Work closely with research and engineering leaders to fully understand technical requirements, evolving skill sets, and long-term talent strategies. Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring thoughtful, timely, and professional communication. Evaluate recruiting metrics and data to pinpoint gaps, enhance efficiency, and guide hiring decisions. Assist with interview coordination and hiring operations to ensure smooth and predictable processes.

We are seeking a talented Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team at Planet Labs. In this role, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning designs that communicate our brand’s mission and values. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives that resonate with our audience.The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and a keen eye for detail. Your work will help shape our visual identity and enhance our marketing efforts.

Databricks is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Pipelines Engine team. In this role, you will oversee the development and optimization of our data pipeline infrastructure, ensuring that we deliver high-performance solutions that meet the needs of our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain our leadership in the data analytics space.

At Hover, we empower individuals to design, enhance, and safeguard the properties they cherish. Utilizing our proprietary AI, built on over ten years of real property data, we provide answers to essential questions such as, "What will it look like?" and "What will it cost?" Our advanced platform enables homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals to obtain fully measured, precise, and interactive 3D models of any property — all achievable through a quick smartphone scan.We are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a strong commitment to serving our clients, communities, and one another. At Hover, we believe that the best ideas arise from diverse perspectives, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that promotes growth, accountability, and excellence. Backed by prominent investors such as Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures, and trusted by industry leaders including Travelers, State Farm, and Nationwide, we are transforming the way people comprehend and interact with their spaces.Why Hover wants youAs a Sales Engineer at Hover, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our largest and most strategic insurance clients through the evaluation and adoption of our innovative products. Collaborating closely with Account Executives, you will lead technical discovery sessions, deliver engaging product demonstrations, and ensure customers fully grasp how Hover integrates into their workflows and broader ecosystems.This is a distinct opportunity to join a growing team within our Insurance vertical. You will have the autonomy to help shape our technical customer engagement strategies and influence the scaling of our team. Operating at the intersection of customer needs, product innovation, and revenue growth, you will make a direct impact on our $1M+ customer segment.Your ContributionsYou will act as the technical product authority throughout the sales process, collaborating closely with Account Executives to guide customers from discovery to pilot execution. Leading product demonstrations, you will assess customer workflows and ensure that technical requirements are comprehensively understood prior to implementation.Additionally, you will serve as a vital feedback conduit between our customers and the Product team, providing insights that will refine our roadmap and enhance our offerings. In this role, you'll engage cross-functionally with GTM teams, Product, and Engineering to ensure alignment between customer demands and internal execution.As you develop deep expertise in Hover's product suite and its role within the broader ecosystem, you will help drive more effective and scalable sales processes. Over time, there will be opportunities to influence the evolution of this function and potentially advance into a leadership position as the team expands.

At World Labs, we are pioneering the development of Large World Models—advanced AI systems designed to comprehend, reason, and engage with the physical environment. Our initiatives are at the cutting-edge of spatial intelligence, robotics, and multimodal AI, with an objective to empower machines to perceive and operate effectively in intricate real-world settings.We are curating a global team of researchers, engineers, and innovators dedicated to transcending the existing boundaries of artificial intelligence. If you are eager to work on transformative technology that will redefine machine perception and enhance human-AI interaction, this role is tailored for you.About World Labs:World Labs is an AI research and development company committed to creating spatially intelligent systems capable of modeling, reasoning, and acting in the real world. We envision a future where AI transcends text or pixels to thrive in three-dimensional, dynamic environments, and we are constructing the foundational models that will make this a reality.Our team unites expertise in machine learning, robotics, computer vision, simulation, and systems engineering. We operate with the agility of a startup combined with the vision of a research lab, tackling long-term challenges that require creativity, rigor, and resilience.Our mission is to develop the most advanced world models and leverage them to empower individuals, industries, and society.Role Overview:We are seeking a Tech Lead for 3D Modeling & Reconstruction to establish technical direction and drive execution for our essential 3D modeling initiatives. This position is suited for someone with a strong background in research science (RS) or research engineering (RE) who has made significant contributions to the field of 3D reconstruction and/or modeling—evidenced by academic publications, widely adopted open-source projects, or large-scale production systems.This is a hands-on leadership role where you will merge profound technical expertise with the ability to guide a high-impact team, influencing both the research roadmap and the production systems that integrate contemporary 3D modeling techniques into tangible products. You will collaborate closely with research, engineering, and product teams to convert innovative concepts into dependable, scalable solutions.

Who We AreAt Aurora, we are committed to revolutionizing the transportation ecosystem by safely and swiftly integrating self-driving technology into everyday life.The Aurora Driver represents a transformative leap in mobility and logistics, ensuring a future that is safer, more efficient, and accessible for all.Joining Aurora means diving into complex challenges with a team of passionate, intelligent professionals, allowing you to grow as an expert while expanding your knowledge base. Stay updated with our latest developments by visiting aurora.tech or following us on LinkedIn.We are actively seeking a 3D Technical Director to join our talented team. As part of the Synthetic World & Sensor Simulation team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission. Synthetic environments are vital for assessing rare edge cases, testing innovative technologies, and examining new operational environments for the Aurora Driver. This dynamic field is evolving rapidly, and we expect our team members to adapt swiftly while prioritizing safety.In this role, you will:Develop procedural scenarios using Houdini and leverage Aurora’s multi-modal simulator (camera, lidar, radar) to enhance the Aurora Driver's capabilities.Utilize and optimize established workflows and pipelines to consistently deliver high-quality software and datasets.Gain expertise in debugging extensive distributed simulations.Create new tools and assets to enhance the functionality of Aurora’s simulator.

About RoamRoam is an innovative Applied AI lab dedicated to the development of World Models for immersive 3D environments. We are pioneering the transition from traditional 2D pixel representations to fully interactive 3D worlds. Our initiatives encompass everything necessary for perception, reasoning, and creation within 3D spaces, with diverse applications in simulation, design, and gaming.Our primary focus is the gaming sector, where we specialize in 3D environment generation and understanding for interactive entertainment. Our cutting-edge technology empowers millions of users to create, explore, and share captivating worlds together.Much like TikTok democratized content creation, our mission is to enable everyone to transform their ideas into games without requiring any technical expertise.Since our inception earlier this year, we have achieved remarkable milestones:Onboarded over 1,000 gaming and livestream creators (each with 100K–10M followers) ready to launch Roam games, collectively reaching an audience of over 250 million fans.Assembled a dynamic team of 12 applied AI experts from leading organizations like ByteDance Seed, Nous Research, OpenCSG, and NASA, including seasoned technical founders and engineers who have successfully launched over 100 games.Secured investment from notable backers including Google DeepMind, ByteDance, Anduril, Together AI, and Polymarket, alongside prominent founders and content creators.Acquired a consumer product studio boasting over 11.5 million downloads.About the Role:In this role, you will delve into the intersection of applied AI and large-scale systems, concentrating on world generation pipelines, data-efficient training methodologies, and real-time optimization techniques. Your contributions will empower users to create, engage with, and monetize immersive games and 3D environments. Key responsibilities include:Designing and implementing game generation pipelines utilizing LLMs and advanced agentic chains.Enhancing game iteration cycles, model accuracy, and generation speed across mobile and cloud infrastructures.Scaling the product effectively.Establishing feedback loops that learn from player interactions and self-play to automatically test and enhance games in real-time.Delivering context-aware creation through multi-turn dialogues and granular parameter control.

Role overview Chime’s Data Engineering team develops the systems that power data-driven decisions across the company. Senior Data Engineers play a key role in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and frameworks, making sure analytics remain reliable and well-governed. This work supports teams across Chime as they build new capabilities and improve how data informs business choices. What you will do Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and frameworks to support analytics Create solutions that keep data accessible, accurate, and governed Design workflows for analytics and reporting used throughout the organization Help shape data engineering practices that can influence fintech standards Compensation and benefits The base salary for this Senior Data Engineer position ranges from $164,000 to $227,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for bonuses, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package. Final salary depends on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About Our Organization:Welcome to Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), where our passion lies in igniting human curiosity through storytelling and knowledge-sharing. We invite you to join our dynamic team as we work towards democratizing the exchange of ideas and empowering collective expertise with our innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This job posting represents an established opportunity within our organization.At Scribd, we cultivate a culture where authenticity and boldness thrive. We value open discussions and commitment as we embrace the unexpected, empowering every employee to take initiative while keeping our customers at the forefront.We believe in a balanced approach to work structure, merging individual flexibility with community engagement. Our Scribd Flex program allows employees, in collaboration with their managers, to choose work styles that best suit their needs. This initiative emphasizes the importance of intentional in-person gatherings to foster collaboration and connection. Thus, occasional in-person attendance is a requirement for all Scribd employees, regardless of their remote status.What do we seek in our new teammates? We prioritize candidates who embody “GRIT” – a blend of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. At Scribd, we encourage a GRIT-driven approach to work, where the ability to set and achieve Goals, deliver Results, contribute Innovative ideas, and positively impact the Team through collaboration is essential.About the Team:Our ML Data Engineering team is at the forefront of metadata extraction, enrichment, and content understanding across all Scribd products. We manage vast volumes of documents and images, ensuring high-quality metadata that enhances content discovery and builds trust among millions of users around the globe.Our systems function on a massive scale, incorporating diverse datasets like user-generated content, ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We operate at the convergence of machine learning, data engineering, and distributed systems, working closely with applied research and product teams to deploy scalable ML solutions.