Software Engineer - 3D Plugins/Blender

Poliigon

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About The Position

We're seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and build plugins for 3D artists. You’ll work on plugins for major 3D applications (including Blender), which will integrate with Polydex - the universal asset browser and importer. This role offers the unique opportunity to solve practical challenges artists face in 3D while working with a collaborative, fully remote team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional Python development
• Proven experience scripting or developing tools for 3D software like Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Unreal Engine, or Unity
• Familiarity with collaborative development practices such as version control and automated testing
• Proficiency in Python, especially for scripting and plugin development
• Experience with 3D software APIs (Blender Python API, Maxscript, Cinema 4D Python SDK, etc.)
• Understanding of API integration, including RESTful services and socket communication
• Git workflow and collaborative development practices
• Test driven development

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working closely with 3D artists and understanding their creative pain points
• Take initiative in proposing features or improvements
• Communicate clearly in a remote team setting
• Care about writing clean, tested, and maintainable code
• Appreciate the intersection of creative tools and technical craft

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D software plugins, using Python to build tools for artists inside major 3D applications like Blender
• Integrate with APIs, both online and local to create seamless experiences
• Collaborate with the team, ideating on product requirements and driving features from concept to release
• Follow and improve engineering processes, including code reviews, documentation, and team standards
• Write clean, maintainable code, with a focus on performance, usability, and long-term stability
• Test your own work thoroughly, taking ownership of quality before it hits production
• Contribute to a growing suite of cross-platform desktop tools, helping shape the technical direction of the product

Benefits

• Flexible remote work from anywhere (with Americas overlap) on a 40h/week schedule
• Generous time off: 20 days PTO + 10 national holidays + 10 sick days
• Growth investment: $1,000 USD annual budget for hardware or home office
• Learning culture: Support for courses, conferences, and professional development
• Impact: Direct influence on a product used by creative professionals worldwide
• Autonomy: Freedom to drive technical decisions and architectural improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level