3D Application Engineer
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are looking for the best
About Us
42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.
We develop safety-first user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior or Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of our next-generation digital cockpit. This role focuses on delivering high-fidelity real-time 3D environments for in-vehicle infotainment and advanced driver assistance visualizations. You will be the technical anchor for our 3D strategy moving fluidly between high-level architecture and deep hands-on implementation within industry-leading engines.
Responsibilities
Engine Mastery: Take a primary hands-on role in developing and optimizing our vehicle HMI using Unreal Engine (C) Unity3D (C#) or a custom 3D rendering system. You will be responsible for building the core frameworks that power our real-time 3D clusters and HMIs.
Architecture & Integration: Design the bridge between vehicle sensor data (SDV and VHAL) and the 3D scene graph ensuring low-latency visualization of the vehicles surroundings.
Embedded Optimization: Profile and optimize engine performance for automotive-grade SoCs focusing on memory footprint GPU utilization and thermal efficiency.
Tooling & Pipelines: Develop custom engine plugins and automated build pipelines to streamline the deployment of 3D assets from design to the target vehicle hardware.
Qualifications
Hands-on Engine Expertise:
For Unreal: Deep experience with C Blueprints UObject system and custom shader development (HLSL).
For Unity: Mastery of C# the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) and custom package development.
Graphics Programming: Strong understanding of the modern rendering pipeline including PBR lighting and post-processing specifically for mobile or embedded targets.
Core Languages: Expert-level proficiency in C and familiarity with modern languages like Kotlin or Swift for platform-level integration.
Mathematics: Strong foundation in 3D math (vectors quaternions matrices) required for complex spatial transformations and camera logic.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience deploying Unity or Unreal-based HMI onto Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or specialized Linux distributions.
Familiarity with emulator-based testing environments (e.g. Cuttlefish) for 3D UI validation.
Knowledge of functional safety standards and their impact on real-time graphics in a vehicle environment.
Interview Process
Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
The screening procedures may vary depending on the position schedule or other circumstances.
You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.
Compensation
$172000 to $ 237800
Additional Information
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42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.
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