Principal software engineer - THANGS

Thangs 3D, Inc. ( https://thangs.com )

About Thangs 3D

Thangs is the leading 3D model community and 3D memberships platform for designers, engineers and enthusiasts.

Thangs is not just a platform it'stheultimate destination for 3D designers, engineers, and enthusiasts alike! As the leading community for 3D modeling, Thangs is revolutionizing the way creators collaborate, share, and discover. Whether you're a professional engineer crafting intricate designs, a hobbyist exploring the endless possibilities of 3D, or a visionary looking to bring your next big idea to life, Thangs is the place where your creativity can soar. With exclusive 3D memberships, a wealth of resources, and an active, thriving community, Thangs empowers you to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of 3D design. Join today and unlock a universe of innovation at your fingertips!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer for our 3D community and marketplace platform. As a key technical contributor, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing our backend and frontend systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and drive best practices in software development

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, architect, maintain, and extend scalable web applications using NodeJS, NextJS and ReactJS
• Implement, maintain, and improve polyglot, cloud-native services that serve tens of millions of users per month.
• Drive performance optimization initiatives across the platform
• Collaborate with product management to turn ideas into features and define technical strategy and roadmap

Technical Requirements

Required Experience (7+ years)

• Proven experience building and scaling B2C platforms with tens of millions of monthly active users, including but not limited to:
• High-concurrency system design
• Real-time analytics and monitoring
• Performance optimization at scale
• Database modeling and optimization

Desired experience

• Full-stack web development, including NextJS and React.
• Google Cloud Platform:
• App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions
• Cloud Storage
• Auto-scaling configurations
• Global load balancing
• Understanding of 3D printing technologies
• Experience with computational geometry

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellence in technical communication and documentation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Experience organizing and breaking down large technical efforts into manageable chunks for a small team to complete.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements
• Experience working with product and business stakeholders in fast-paced environments

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable cloud solutions for 3D model processing, a social community around 3D models, and a marketplace for them.
• Design and optimize systems to handle growing user demands

Technical Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated expertise in web development and distributed systems.
• Proven experience scaling B2C platforms to tens of millions of users
• Strong portfolio of complex technical projects
• Background in computer graphics, 3D visualization or computational geometry is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Remote work options
• Latest development hardware and tools

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree