Manager of Software Engineering, 3D

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (US, Central timezone)
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not specified

DroneDeploy is a leading reality capture software company used by thousands of construction, oil and gas, and renewable energy companies. We automate reality capture using drones, robots, and 360 cameras, providing AI-powered analysis through a unified platform. DroneDeploy fosters a remote-first culture driven by innovation, growth, and employee contributions. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and have been featured on America’s Best Startups list. Our commitment to internal advancement and professional development is strong, offering flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, and remote work options.

This role is for an experienced engineering leader to join our 3D team, which is central to DroneDeploy’s reality capture platform. The team is responsible for delivering digital twins from drone, robot, and 360 videowalk data to customers.

Requirements

• Experience leading small teams in 3D graphics.
• Deep technical expertise in web and mobile 3D rendering, and 3D tile generation pipelines.
• Experience owning customer-facing products with thousands of monthly active users.
• Experience with mobile 3D capture and AR.
• Experience with BIM alignment to reality capture data and client rendering.
• Available to travel domestically, quarterly, for work-related activities such as events, conferences, and training.
• Able to work 100% remotely from home, within the US, Central timezone.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the 3D viewing experience for customers through continuous speed and quality improvements while maintaining a stable, bug-free platform.
• Own the full 3D pipeline, from tile generation to client-side rendering and analysis.
• Define and own the technical roadmap to efficiently deliver a best-in-class 3D experience for customers.
• Research and advocate for new technologies that unlock advancements in 3D reality capture.

Employee Offerings & Benefits

• Innovative Company Culture – Encourages creativity and collaboration.
• Drone Pilot Certification – Support for certification and skill development.
• Flexible Work Options – Flexibility in schedule and work location.
• Family Paid Leave – Support for employees and their families.
• Top-Tier Healthcare Benefits – Comprehensive health coverage.
• Professional Development & Career Growth – Opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Time for rest and balance.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Reward for successful referrals.

Company Information

DroneDeploy is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are responsible for assisting in protecting company and customer data by following information security policies and procedures.

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