
Senior Backend Engineer
About Meshy
Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, Meshy is the leading 3D generative AI company on a mission to Unleash 3D Creativity. Meshy makes it effortless for both professional artists and hobbyists to create unique 3D assets—turning text and images into stunning 3D models in just minutes. What once took weeks and $1,000 now takes 2 minutes and $1.
Our global team of 50 experts in computer graphics, AI, and art includes alumni from MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, as well as veterans from Nvidia and Microsoft. With 2.5 million users, Meshy is trusted by Activision, Meta, Supercell, Sega, Snap, and backed by top venture capital firms like Sequoia and GGV.
- No. 1 popularity, among 3D AI tools, according to A16Z games,
- No. 1 website traffic, among 3D AI tools, according to SimilarWeb (2M monthly visits),
- Leading 3D foundation model, delighted texture & fine geometry,
- $52M funding by Top VCs,
- 2.5M users & 20M models generated!
Ethan Yuanming Hu serves as the founder and CEO. Ethan got his Ph.D. in graphics and AI from MIT, where he developed the Taichi GPU programming language (27K stars on GitHub, used by 300+ institutes). His Ph.D. thesis got a honorable mention of SIGGRAPH 2022 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award and his research has been cited over 2700 times. his favorite animal is the llama.
About the Role
What You’ll Do
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Participate in system architecture design and deliver high-quality code to ensure software performance and availability
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Conduct detailed design, coding, and unit testing based on requirements and design documents
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Perform performance optimization and troubleshooting for existing systems to ensure stability
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Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure code maintainability and scalability
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Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend engineers to ensure timely project delivery
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Participate in code reviews, share best practices, and contribute to elevating the team's technical capabilities
What You’ll Need
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3+ years of Golang development experience with strong knowledge of Go language features and standard library
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Experience in large-scale distributed systems preferred
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Proficient in common data structures and algorithms with excellent coding habits and style
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Familiar with microservices architecture and RPC/RESTful API design and development
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Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
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Knowledge of message queue systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
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Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
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Strong communication skills and team spirit
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Ability to independently analyze and solve problems
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Quick learner for new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
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Open-source contribution experience
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Familiarity with AWS development and deployment
Our Values
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Brain: We value intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge. Our team is composed of some of the brightest minds in the industry.
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Heart: We care deeply about our work, our users, and each other. Empathy and passion drive us forward.
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Gut: We trust our instincts and are not afraid to take bold risks. Innovation requires courage.
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Taste: We have a keen eye for quality and aesthetics. Our products are not just functional but also beautiful.
Why Join Meshy?
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Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
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Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team at the forefront of AI and 3D technology.
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Flexible work environment, with options for remote and on-site work.
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Opportunities for fast professional growth and development.
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An inclusive culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, benefits and stock options.
- 401(k) plan for employees.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- The latest and best office equipment.
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