Director of Software Engineering

Quidient; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Quidient, a cutting-edge AI company, seeks a Director of Software Engineering to spearhead the development of its innovative 5D Generalized Scene Reconstruction engine. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in real-time rendering and 3D technologies, ensuring high-performance and quality in software development. This hybrid role requires proximity to Columbia, MD, and offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Annual bonus and equity

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering and 3+ in leadership.
• Proven experience with high-performance graphics systems.
• Strong familiarity with graphics APIs and 3D reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the 5D GSR engine from concept to production.
• Drive implementation of software development practices.
• Manage and mentor a growing team of engineers.

Skills

C++

Real-time rendering

3D technology

Technical leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenGL

Vulkan

DirectX

Job description

Quidient is a deep tech AI company pioneering advancements in Generalized (5D) Scene Reconstruction (GSR). GSR is poised to become one of the world’s great digital product categories (think GPS, MRI, and LMM). Our flagship GSR product, Quidient Reality, is a powerful API that enables anyone with a mobile device to virtualize, visualize, and measure anything. Words relevant to Quidient include Generative AI, Physics-Informed AI, Large Scene Models (LSMs), Large World Models (LWMs), and API-First.

Overview

Quidient is a deep tech AI company pioneering advancements in Generalized (5D) Scene Reconstruction (GSR). GSR is poised to become one of the world’s great digital product categories (think GPS, MRI, and LMM). Our flagship GSR product, Quidient Reality, is a powerful API that enables anyone with a mobile device to virtualize, visualize, and measure anything. Words relevant to Quidient include Generative AI, Physics-Informed AI, Large Scene Models (LSMs), Large World Models (LWMs), and API-First.

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering, a strategic and hands-on technical leader with a strong background in real-time rendering, high-performance software systems, and 3D technology development, to lead our engineering teams and guide the evolution of Quidient’s groundbreaking 5D Generalized Scene Reconstruction engine.

This is a hybrid position, meaning that you will need to live within easy driving distance to our Technology Center in Columbia, Maryland.

What You’ll DoTechnical Leadership & Engineering Execution

·Lead the development of Quidient’s 5D GSR engine from concept through production.

·Drive implementation of real-time rendering and scene reconstruction techniques.

·Own the end-to-end architecture and performance of production-grade 5D imaging systems.

·Guide engineering decision-making across multiple teams and technical domains.

·Ensure quality software development practices, including testing, automation, and documentation.

Team Management & Strategic Direction

·Manage a growing team of engineers and technical leads.

·Collaborate closely with our CTO and product stakeholders on strategic engineering initiatives.

·Recruit, mentor, and grow top engineering talent.

·Foster a high-performance, mission-driven engineering culture.

·Represent engineering in cross-functional and executive-level discussions.

What You BringMust-Have Qualifications:

·Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

·7+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in technical leadership.

·Proven experience shipping high-performance, graphics-intensive software systems.

·Deep expertise in C++ and systems-level architecture.

·Experience with real-time rendering, simulation engines, or spatial computing platforms.

·Strong familiarity with graphics APIs (e.g., OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX).

·Familiarity with photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction, or image-based modeling.

·Ability to lead teams through ambiguity and technical tradeoffs.

·Meet Quidient, customer, and government security requirements, which may include, but are not limited to a background check, citizenship verification, and Criminal Justice Information Services verification.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

·Experience in early-stage startups or fast-paced R&D environments.

·Exposure to high-performance computing (GPU/CUDA/FPGAs).

·Background in verticals such as automotive, defense, healthcare, or entertainment.

What We OfferCompensation:

·Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000+

·Annual bonus and equity as appropriate.

Benefits:

·Health insurance

·401(k) with company match

·Life & disability insurance

·Paid holidays & generous PTO

·Opportunities for bonuses, equity, and career growth

How to Apply

If you are interested in a career with Quidient and feel qualified for the position described, please send your resume in confidence to [e-mail] Direct applications only.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Quidient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quidient will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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