3D Technical Developer

Hej 3D Technical Developer! 

Do you want to furnish the future with innovative solutions? 
With us, you can feel at home in your work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, discover new tech possibilities, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our 3D Technical Developer, you’ll have many opportunities to try things you’ve never done before. 

Your new job  
We are looking for a 3D Technical Developer who wants to solve complex, real-world problems to make life at home simpler.  

You will be a part of a team who design and maintain 3D pipelines and tools to enhance content creators in their everyday quest for excellent and efficient 3D communication. Through our innovative pipelines, we deliver thousands of 3D models, shaders, and images to various platforms, catering to both real-time applications and offline renderings. At the same time, we are constantly identifying pain points and launching our own projects to enhance our existing systems, embracing new values and emerging technologies. 

We are a supportive team among ourselves as much as for others. With openness and innovative mindsets, we together make it a thriving environment to be part of. Our diversity gives us new insights and perspectives, growing our competence as individuals every day. Join us for the exciting industry wide transformation into software agnostic and parallel workflows enabled by USD. 

What we would like you to bring to the table 

We are in search of driven and diverse talent with a passion for 3D innovation. As a key player on our technical development team, you’ll immerse yourself in a collaborative scrum environment. Your role will involve dynamic coding for both new initiatives and ongoing projects, engaging fully in agile ceremonies, and delivering impactful technical solutions, all aligned with sprint deadlines. Join us in pushing the boundaries of 3D technology! 

For this role, we are looking for an engineer with a deep technical experience and foundation - someone who is skilled at building robust and scalable systems and tools.  

The role as a 3D Technical Developer requires you to have: 

• Deep understanding of backend systems infrastructure 

• Experience and demonstrated skills in C++ and Python 

• Familiarity with cloud technology, preferably Azure 

• Ability to build scalable, maintainable services that support creative and production workflows 

• Experience with Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools and workflows (Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Autodesk 3Ds max, Autodesk Maya, Houdini, etc) 

• Experience with 3D formats: 3ds Max and USD 

• Interest in AI tools (GitHub Copilot, or similar, such as Magnific, Adobe Firefly). 

• Strong understanding of the technical and creative aspects of working with 3D environments  

• Ability to navigate and contribute to complex 3D pipelines. 

• Tendency to express ideas, support others in time of need and not brood over failure. 

• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and happy to take on a challenge. 

• Experience collaborating closely with stakeholders such as product owners, 3D artists, and more. 

• A deep understanding of IKEA's core values and cultural principles as well as a mindset and way of working that reflects this  

• Ambition to grow and develop at IKEA - in this role and beyond! 

It’s a plus if you also have: 

• Experience or ability to train 3D artists  

• Understanding of shading models  

• Experience with real time or offline graphics, or computer-generated imagery (CGI) 

• Familiarity with Material X and/or V-Ray 

• Familiarity with Rust and/or Splunk 

Be yourself, a 3D Technical Developer, and more! 

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. Every day, we strive to develop, produce and sell products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone. With us, you contribute to building a democratic brand and workplace that has a positive impact on both the planet and people's lives. 

Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication (IMC) connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people. We create, produce and distribute global communication that drives growth for IKEA. At IMC, we are 300+ co-workers of more than 30 nationalities based in Älmhult, Sweden - the heart of IKEA. Through craftsmanship and technology, we work closely together to unleash creativity at scale and create impactful communication. As part of Inter IKEA Group, we work towards the vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people.     

Your health, wellbeing, and development matter most to us, and our benefits are designed with you in mind. As a co-worker and a person, you are an essential part of our down to earth, playful, and inclusive culture, collaborating with others across roles, departments, and even across the globe. In this curious and optimistic environment, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career. 

We welcome your application 

Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by 26th of November at the latest. Feel free to include a link to your GitHub in the application.  

We are based in Älmhult, Sweden. Our workplace approach is that we believe that your presence with the team and working most of the time in the workplace is important. We expect you to be in the office at least three days per week. IKEA does not offer relocation for this opening. 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Helena Tévar Hernández, [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the Recruiter, Vera Bendz, at [email protected].  

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. 

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.