Remote Technical Lead - 3D CAD & GIS Platforms

Orica; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Orica in Australia is seeking a Software Technical Lead to guide a small development team within our Digital Solutions group, delivering CAD-based blast design products. You will set architecture, drive quality, and collaborate with Product, UX and engineering colleagues across distributed teams.

The role offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities to apply cutting-edge spatial data techniques, 3D rendering, and high-performance algorithms in mining contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring a small development team.
• Ability to communicate technical trade-offs to Product and UX.
• Track record of making and owning architectural decisions.
• Proficiency in C# or similar programming languages.
• Experience with large 3D datasets and spatial algorithm development.
• Understanding of 3D rendering fundamentals and low-level graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan).
• User interface and workflow design with a focus on usability and performance.
• High-performance algorithm development for computationally intensive tasks.
• Proven success in cross-functional teams delivering robust software.
• Experience developing mining software or in mining domains.
• Basic knowledge of GIS and familiarity with CAD tools (Blender, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of developers.
• Own the technical conversation with Product and UX.
• Set the architecture and quality bar for the product.
• Break large problems into shipable work items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build customer-focused products.
• Use and develop cutting-edge algorithms.
• Create 2D/3D user experiences that delight users.
• Support a remote, flexible work environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical trade-offs

Architectural decisions

C# or similar

3D datasets

3D rendering knowledge

UI/UX collaboration

High-performance algorithms

Mining software domain

GIS basics

CAD tools (Blender/AutoCAD etc.)

Tools

OpenGL

DirectX

Vulkan

Blender

AutoCAD

Job description

Orica in Australia is seeking a Software Technical Lead to guide a small development team within our Digital Solutions group, delivering CAD-based blast design products. You will set architecture, drive quality, and collaborate with Product, UX and engineering colleagues across distributed teams.

The role offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities to apply cutting-edge spatial data techniques, 3D rendering, and high-performance algorithms in mining contexts.