Blender API Engineer

About the job
Job Title: Blender API Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote

About Us:

At micro1 we’re building the world’s first AI recruitment engine to match the world’s most talented people with their dream jobs. As a core team member, you’ll be at the forefront of AI innovation, contributing to our company’s expansion while collaborating with Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing companies. You’ll thrive in a supportive, fast-paced, and innovative environment, tackling exciting challenges while unlocking unparalleled career growth and development.

Job Summary:

Join our innovative team as a Blender API Engineer, where you will develop and refine 3D workflows using Blender's Python API. This pivotal role requires scripting expertise, automation skills, and tool development to elevate 3D content creation and production pipelines. We seek a candidate proficient in Python programming, Blender's API, and cutting-edge procedural modeling techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain custom Blender scripts and plugins using Python.
Automate 3D modeling, rendering, and animation workflows in Blender.
Integrate Blender with external tools, game engines (Unity, Unreal), and other APIs.
Create procedural generation tools and automation scripts to enhance efficiency.
Optimize existing Blender scripts for performance, scalability, and usability.
Collaborate with artists, animators, and developers to improve asset pipelines.
Debug and troubleshoot issues in Blender scripting and automation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong expertise in Blender’s Python API and scripting for automation.
Proficiency in Python, with experience developing add-ons and custom tools.
Experience with procedural modeling, 3D geometry processing, and automation.
Understanding of rendering engines (Cycles, Eevee) and shader scripting.
Familiarity with game development pipelines and integrations (Unity, Unreal) (preferred).
Knowledge of PBR materials, shader scripting, and texture automation.
Strong debugging skills and familiarity with version control (Git, SVN.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in gaming, animation, or VFX industry.
Experience with machine learning for 3D applications.
Familiarity with OpenCV, NumPy, SciPy for 3D data manipulation.