# CAD Graphics Engine Software Engineer

**Company:** [Zoo](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoo)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $145k – $195k/yr
**Skills:** C++, Vulkan, Opengl, CUDA, Git, B-Rep, Nurbs, 3D Graphics, Rendering, Cad Modeling
**Posted:** 2026-03-18

> Develops and optimizes CAD graphics engine features including B-Rep modeling algorithms, GPU-accelerated rendering, and performance analysis using C++, Vulkan/OpenGL, and CUDA. Requires substantial 3D graphics experience and CAD software familiarity.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain CAD modeling algorithms (editing brep data structures, developing topological algorithms, etc)
- Develop and maintain rendering code within the graphics core of the CAD engine
- Implement and continuously improve various low-level and complex architectural systems that interface with Graphics APIs, modeling, rendering, and proceduralization pipelines
- Analyze code for performance and optimization opportunities as it relates to load times, memory usage and platform-specific performance issues
- Become an expert on our product strategy and customer use cases in order to provide the best solutions to our growing customer base
- Document functionality and implementation details for production and other Engineers

## What You’ll Need
- B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Proficiency with C++14/17
- Substantial experience with 3D graphics, rendering, and modeling algorithms
- Substantial experience with 3D Graphics APIs such as Vulkan or OpenGL
- Experience with GPU computing APIs such as CUDA
- Strong familiarity of the inner workings of CAD 3D editors such as Blender, Maya, Solidworks, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with Git
- Experience working with both low-level and visualization-focused aspects of a graphics pipeline

**Salary Range**: $145,000—$195,000 USD

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