Scene Reconstruction Engineer

Quidient is a deep tech AI company pioneering advancements in Generalized (5D) Scene Reconstruction (GSR). GSR is poised to become one of the world's great digital product categories (think GPS, MRI, and LMM). Our flagship GSR product, Quidient Reality®, is a powerful API that enables anyone with a mobile device to virtualize, visualize, and measure anything. Words relevant to Quidient include Generative AI, Physics-Informed AI, Large Scene Models (LSMs), Large World Models (LWMs), and API-First.

We're seeking a Scene Reconstruction Engineer with a background in 3D Scanning, customer-facing experience, and a passion for 3D visualization software and metrology to join our Scene Reconstruction Group. You'll play a key role in ensuring customer success by delivering technical expertise, project execution, and hands-on training for our clients.

This is a hybrid position, meaning that you will need to live within easy driving distance to our Technology Center in Columbia, Maryland.

• Work with product development and algorithm teams to test and demo Quidient Reality software focused on 3D scene reconstruction, software integrations, and metrology solutions.
• Develop Python-based solutions on top of engine APIs.
• Hands-on with Quidient Reality® and able to adapt to changing customer requirements.
• Write code to integrate 3D software packages (3D CAD software, Blender, etc.).
• Conduct systems-level testing of Quidient Reality® software.
• Assist with drafting product requirement documents, training manuals, and demonstration plans.

• Train customers (including developers) on Quidient Reality® tools and APIs.
• Communicate technical information to a non technical audience.
• Provide technical support and assist with customer onboarding.
• Help design, assemble, and operate reality-capture rigs and systems for on-site presentations.
• Have a genuine curiosity for scene reconstruction, 3D imaging, and photogrammetry.
• Adapt reference Python code to customer problems.
• Represent Quidient at conferences and industry events.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with 3D software (e.g., Blender, Meshlab, Cloud Compare, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with script-level software (e.g., Python).
• Strong customer-facing experience (presentations, onboarding, troubleshooting).
• Experience with imaging systems, immersive technologies, photogrammetry and in-field customer interactions.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Must be based near Columbia, MD, or willing to commute.
• Meet Quidient, customer, and government security requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, a background check, citizenship verification, and Criminal Justice Information Services verification.
• No H-1B sponsorship available for this position.

• Experience with scene reconstruction in automotive, healthcare, body, apparel, and/or entertainment markets.
• Familiarity with Three.js or other web-based 3D rendering frameworks.
• Enthusiastic about software development beyond work, through projects or learning.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

• Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000
• Annual bonus and equity as appropriate.
• Health insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Life & disability insurance
• Opportunities for bonuses, equity, and career growth

Quidient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quidient will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal, or local laws.