THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a talented C++ desktop software engineer to help shape the future of asset management for creative professionals. You’ll work on Polydex, our cross-platform desktop app that empowers 3D artists to efficiently browse and use their collection of 3D assets. This role provides a chance to demonstrate technical expertise while collaborating with a multidisciplinary, remote-first team building tools for the 3D industry.
Our desktop stack is built with C++, Qt, and Python. Additional libraries are used for image processing, 3D rendering, and database management. We’re looking for someone who enjoys lower-level optimization and cares about robust architecture.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years building applications in C++
• 1+ years working with SQLite or similar embedded databases
• Experience processing large datasets or file systems
• Strong debugging skills across Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Bonus for experience using Qt for UI or other cross-platform abstraction
• Bonus for experience working with any major 3D content creation applications (e.g. Blender, 3ds Max, Unreal)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of modern C++ fundamentals and common practices
• Clear grasp of SOLID principles and clean code architecture
• Understanding of how embedded database function and optimal usage of them
• Multithreaded programming and performance profiling
• Familiarity with CMake or equivalent build systems
• Experience with Git, code reviews, and other collaborative development workflows

• Build performant, cross-platform desktop features for managing large 3D asset libraries
• Develop high-performance workflows processing 3D assets, textures, and metadata
• Architect modular C++ code supported by flow charts, class diagrams, or other design artifacts
• Optimize database transactions and queries using SQLite for robust offline asset management
• Collaborate closely with engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions
• Balance interprocess communication, covering thread management, efficient data pipeline design, and seamless network socket and http connectivity
• Integrate third party libraries, enabling new feature development whilst using a package manager for maintainability