Senior Software Engineer, 3D (USA) at dronedeploy

About DroneDeploy DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence. From construction and energy to agriculture, the world’s largest companies use DroneDeploy to simplify field operations, improve safety, and make smarter decisions, faster. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots and proprietary AI, we’re bringing the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom. At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a mostly remote-first culture rooted in innovation and impact. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and named one of America’s Great Places to Work—but what truly sets us apart is the experience you gain: solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission-driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth—both personal and professional—is part of the journey. Whether it’s flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you’ll find your place at DroneDeploy. Team Overview DroneDeploy’s 3D team builds the browser-based 3D viewer that unifies drones, ground capture, LiDAR, and BIM data into intuitive digital twins. You’ll work with a small, senior engineering group and a 3D-focused manager, collaborating closely with Product, Design, Computer Vision, and Ground Mobile to deliver core 3D experiences across the platform. Role Summary As a Senior Software Engineer, 3D, you will own major parts of our web-based 3D viewer, implemented in TypeScript, Angular, Web Components, and Three.js. You’ll design and build high-performance visualizations for large spatial datasets (point clouds, 3D Tiles, Gaussian splats, BIM models), leading complex 3D feature work from concept through production while partnering with cross-functional teams to solve challenging customer workflows in reality capture. Work Environment • Remote role based in the United States; you’ll collaborate primarily via Slack, Zoom, and shared docs. • Requires at least 5 hours of overlap with the 9am–5pm Pacific Time window on typical weekdays to align with your manager and core partners. • Occasional optional domestic travel for team gatherings or company events; no regular customer travel is expected. Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain core components of our 3D viewer in TypeScript, Angular, and Three.js for use in modern browsers. • Integrate and visualize large 3D datasets (e.g., point clouds, 3D Tiles, Gaussian splats, BIM models) as cohesive, performant scenes. • Lead technical design for significant 3D features, breaking down ambiguous problems into clear, executable plans and driving them through to production. • Profile and optimize rendering, loading, and interaction performance for complex scenes running on a range of devices and networks. • Apply strong testing discipline (unit, integration, performance) using tools like Vitest and Playwright to keep regressions low and delivery cadence high. • Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate iteration while maintaining high standards for code clarity, correctness, and maintainability. • Contribute to shared engineering standards, documentation, and code reviews, helping level up 3D and front-end practices across the team. Requirements • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with substantial time spent on front-end and/or 3D web development. • Advanced expertise with Three.js (or similar) and the modern 3D web ecosystem, plus solid understanding of WebGL; familiarity with WebGPU concepts is a plus. • Strong experience architecting and shipping large single-page applications in modern TypeScript and Angular. • Proven ability to deliver and maintain complex, production 3D or graphics-heavy features, including performance tuning and robustness under real-world usage. • Hands-on experience with automated testing (unit, integration, performance) using frameworks such as Vitest, Jest, and Playwright. • Familiarity with common 3D data formats and pipelines (e.g., point clouds, 3D Tiles, meshes, Gaussian splats) and how they are consumed by web viewers. • Effective written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional partners (product, design, other engineering teams). • Comfortable using AI tools as part of everyday engineering work while retaining strong engineering judgment about quality and tradeoffs. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Drone Certification: Not required for this role as currently scoped. • Able to work remotely within the US with sufficient overlap to collaborate with a US-based engineering and product team. Why Join DroneDeploy? • Build the core 3D experience at the heart of DroneDeploy’s reality-capture platform, used on thousands of projects across construction, energy, agriculture, and more. • Tackle deep technical challenges in web-based 3D: large spatial datasets, advanced rendering techniques, performance at scale, and integration with CV/ML pipelines. • Join a small, senior 3D team where your architectural choices and implementations materially shape the product and future roadmap. • Help define how AI-assisted development is used in practice, focusing your time on architecture, hard debugging, and 3D problem-solving rather than repetitive work. • Work remotely while benefiting from an established engineering culture, documented practices, and cross-team collaboration with experts in mobile, platform, and computer vision. #LI-Remote Employee Offerings & Benefits (Benefits may vary by location and role) These are just some of the perks you'll enjoy—there's more to discover once you join us! Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork. Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands-on skills with our full backing. Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote-first options and schedule flexibility. Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well-being. Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning. Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well. Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team. ---- DroneDeploy is an equal opportunity employer. All DroneDeploy employees are responsible for protecting the company and customer data by following information security policies and procedures. 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