M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Media, or equivalent experience
5+ years in programming interactive 3D cinematic renderings
Strong grasp of spline-based animations and projective 3D geometry
Proficient in Go, Vue, Angular, SQL, and AWS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Web APIs and RESTful APIs
Familiarity with point clouds, mesh, and CAD/BIM datasets is a plus
Responsibilities
Own the architecture and development of the 3D visualization tech stack
Design complex camera motion profiles and automated flythroughs
Build and maintain scalable cloud applications
Optimize rendering for smooth performance across hardware
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends
Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
100% employer-paid flexible benefits plan
Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage
3% RRSP/DPSP Match
Health Spending Account (HSA) or Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) options
Collaborative and innovative culture
Opportunities for growth as the company scales
Support from a global industry leader through REA Group
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Technical Lead - 3D Visualization, you will lead the effort of designing and building the future of property viewing technology. You will own the architecture of iGUIDE's visualization tech stack, including graphics processing pipeline and web viewer. You will guide the team through entire product development cycle, including discovery, design, development, testing, and deployment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ownership of architecture and development of 3D visualization tech stack.
Design complex camera motion profiles, cinematic sweeps, automated flythroughs, and orbital camera mechanics
Build and maintain scalable applications deployed via the cloud, virtual streaming, or lightweight client-side frameworks (i.e., WebGL/WebGPU).
Optimize rendering to ensure smooth performance across various hardware profiles.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in software craftsmanship, problem-solving, and professional development.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our products and processes.
Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
QUALIFICATIONS
Technical
Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Media, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience
5+ years of experience programming interactive 3D cinematic renderings
Strong understanding of spline-based animations, target tracking, easing functions, linear algebra and projective 3D geometry
Experience with Go, Vue, Angular, SQL, and AWS
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience with Web APIs (web workers, canvas, fetch, etc.).
Strong working knowledge of RESTful APIs.
Proficiency in architectural diagramming
Experience with point clouds, mesh, 3DGS, and CAD/BIM datasets considered an asset
Collaboration & Communication
Experience collaborating effectively with team members and other stakeholders to develop concepts from ideation, to launch, to subsequent iteration
Ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where data capture and visualization evolve together
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are:
A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building
Naturally collaborative and team-oriented
Customer-focused and outcome-driven
Curious, innovative, and eager to improve how things are done
Accountable; you make commitments thoughtfully and deliver on them
WHY WORK AT PLANITAR
We're in an exciting phase of growth; evolving our technology, expanding globally and scaling our operations. This is your opportunity to shape the future of property technology alongside a talented, driven team.
We offer:
100% employer-paid flexible benefits plan
Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage
3% RRSP/DPSP Match
Health Spending Account (HSA) or Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) options
A collaborative and innovative culture
Opportunities to grow as we scale
The backing of a global industry leader through REA Group
If you're excited about building technology that makes property decisions smarter and more connected, we'd love to hear from you.
