World Labs is a spatial intelligence company, building frontier models that can perceive, generate, and interact with the 3D world. Backed by NEA and a16z.
About the role
We’re looking for a Tech Lead for 3D Modeling & Reconstruction to set technical direction and drive execution for our core 3D modeling efforts. This role is ideal for someone with a strong research science (RS) or research engineering (RE) background who has made meaningful contributions to the field of 3D reconstruction and/or modeling—through academic publications, widely used open-source projects, or production systems deployed at scale.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of experience in 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling, computer vision, graphics, or closely related fields
- A strong track record of impactful contributions to the field, demonstrated through academic publications, influential open-source work, or widely deployed industry products
- Deep expertise in modern 3D modeling and reconstruction methods, including representation design, optimization strategies, and learning-based approaches
- Proven experience leading or mentoring a small team, lab, or project group, with responsibility for technical direction and delivery
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, with experience building both research prototypes and production-quality systems
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and large-scale experimentation or training pipelines
More about this role
World Labs is a frontier AI research and product company advancing spatial intelligence, the next frontier beyond large language models. Co-founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li , Justin Johnson and Ben Mildenhall , the company is pioneering world models that perceive, generate, reason, and interact with virtual and physical worlds.
The company’s flagship product, Marble , transforms text, images, and video into fully navigable 3D worlds, unlocking applications across gaming, film, architecture, robotics, and immersive digital experiences. Backed by leading investors and with over $1B raised, World Labs is assembling a world-class team at the intersection of AI research and real-world deployment.
We’re looking for a Tech Lead for 3D Modeling & Reconstruction to set technical direction and drive execution for our core 3D modeling efforts. This role is ideal for someone with a strong research science (RS) or research engineering (RE) background who has made meaningful contributions to the field of 3D reconstruction and/or modeling—through academic publications, widely used open-source projects, or production systems deployed at scale.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll combine deep...
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