# Research Engineer / Scientist (3D Tech Lead) at World Labs

- Company: World Labs
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.worldlabs.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $250K to $350K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-01-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/worldlabs/5c52f4ca-4fee-489b-83a7-88455fb832fd
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/world-labs-research-engineer-scientist-3d-tech-lead/

## 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

Tags: Research