3 days ago
Älmhult, SwedenSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain 3D pipelines and tools for content creators.
- Build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services supporting creative and production workflows.
- Develop code in C++ and Python for new initiatives and ongoing projects.
- Deliver technical solutions aligned with sprint deadlines in a collaborative scrum environment.
- Support workflows producing 3D models, shaders, and images for real-time and offline rendering platforms.
- Collaborate with product owners, 3D artists, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the transformation toward software-agnostic and parallel workflows enabled by USD.
- Potentially train 3D artists and contribute to projects involving shading, graphics, or CGI.
Requirements
- Deep technical experience building robust and scalable systems and tools.
- Demonstrated skills in C++ and Python.
- Deep understanding of backend systems infrastructure.
- Familiarity with cloud technology, preferably Azure.
- Experience with Digital Content Creation tools and workflows such as Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, or Houdini.
- Experience with 3D formats including 3ds Max and USD.
- Strong understanding of the technical and creative aspects of 3D environments and the ability to navigate complex 3D pipelines.
- Interest in AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Magnific, or Adobe Firefly.
- Experience collaborating with product owners, 3D artists, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to change, support colleagues, and contribute ideas in a collaborative environment.
- Preferred: experience training 3D artists, understanding of shading models, and experience with real-time or offline graphics or CGI.
- Preferred: familiarity with MaterialX, V-Ray, Rust, or Splunk.
- Understanding of IKEA's core values and cultural principles.
Benefits
- Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture with opportunities for learning and career development.
- The role is based in Älmhult, Sweden.
- Expected to work in the office at least three days per week.
- IKEA does not offer relocation for this opening.
- Application deadline is 26 November.
- Workplace accommodations are available during the recruitment process.
About IKEA
IKEA designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, home furnishings, and housewares to consumers through large-format stores and e-commerce. Founded in Sweden in 1943 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, the brand operates via a global franchise system run by Inter IKEA Systems B.V., and also develops smart-home products and services under Home Smart.