Software Engineer Full Stack / 3D Web Tools (PlayCanvas)

Snap Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking a Full-stack Software Engineer to develop browser-based 3D tools. Ideal candidates have strong JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 skills, along with experience in AWS and database management. This role collaborates with engine programmers within a fast-paced team environment, focused on innovative web solutions. A background in game engine architecture or related tools is a plus. Join us in shaping the future of 3D content creation!

Qualifications

• Experience architecting and developing complex web applications.
• Exceptional coding skills in modern JavaScript both in the browser and in a Node.js environment.
• Excellent HTML5 and CSS3 skills.
• Database expertise (preferably with DocumentDB and/or DynamoDB).
• Experience with AWS infrastructure (EKS, CloudFront, S3).

Responsibilities

• Develop world class browser-based 3D content creation tools.
• Work with engine run-time programmers and front-end/back-end programmers to expose engine features.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Database expertise

AWS

Tools

3ds Max

Maya

Blender

Job description

Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) .

The PlayCanvas team is building SuperSplat, the world’s most popular platform for 3D Gaussian Splatting. We recently hit a major milestone in user growth — and we’re just getting started. 3DGS has massive potential for e-commerce, immersive digital memories, and much more.

We’re looking for a top-flight full-stack software engineer (bonus points for 3D graphics or game-engine experience) to help us build web tools and runtimes that developers love and will help shape the 3D web. The PlayCanvas team operates like a startup within Snap — fast-moving, collaborative, and driven.

Working from our central London offices, you’ll collaborate with engine and tools programmers to build a truly next-generation platform for creating incredible HTML5 content. Working on the PlayCanvas team is challenging, high-intensity, rewarding, and, above all, fun! Come join us!

What you’ll do

• Develop world class browser-based 3D content creation tools
• Work with engine run-time programmers and front-end/back-end programmers to expose engine features to game developers

Minimum qualifications

• Experience architecting and developing complex web applications
• Exceptional coding skills in modern JavaScript both in the browser and in a Node.js environment
• Excellent HTML5 and CSS3 skills
• Database expertise (preferably with DocumentDB and/or DynamoDB)
• Experience with AWS infrastructure (EKS, CloudFront, S3)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading small to medium teams of engineers
• Understanding of game engine architecture and practical experience working on game engine related tooling
• Experience in one or more of the following: real-time graphics (ideally WebGL), animation, physics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Experience with content creation apps like 3ds Max, Maya or Blende
• Knowledge of 3D mathematics (vector algebra)
• A passion for the latest game engine techniques and enabling the creativity of others

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Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.