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DroneDeploy

Lead Software Engineer, 3D Computer Vision (USA)

AI summary of the role

Lead engineer role for DroneDeploy's core photogrammetry pipeline, responsible for technical execution and team growth.

What you’ll do

  • Lead design, evaluation, and deployment of production photogrammetry pipeline (feature detection, SfM, MVS, depth estimation, mesh reconstruction).
  • Drive integration of newer 3D approaches like gaussian splats and foundation models (MASt3R/DUSt3R-class).
  • Own hardest technical investigations end-to-end and set technical bar for photogrammetry.
  • Mentor engineers and take on 1-2 direct reports in first year, growing into people leadership.

What you’ll bring

  • 7+ years professional experience in 3D Computer Vision or 3D Machine Learning.
  • Deep experience with production photogrammetry or 3D reconstruction systems at scale.
  • Experience with at least three of: feature detection/matching, SfM, MVS, monocular depth, mesh reconstruction, texturing, SLAM.
  • Track record with agentic development (filter).

Technologies

photogrammetry · structure from motion · multi-view stereo · monocular depth estimation · mesh reconstruction · gaussian splatting · MASt3R · DUSt3R · SLAM · PyTorch · TensorFlow · C++

About DroneDeploy

Reality-capture platform for construction and industrial teams that unifies drones, 360 cameras, robots, and AI agents for site documentation, inspection, and progress tracking.

Private Late · 200–500 people

Source and classification

Deployment team leadership · Evidence for this classification:

solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission-driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth—both personal and professional—is part of the journey. Whether it’s flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you’ll find your place at DroneDeploy. Overview We're hiring a player-coach to lead execution on our core photogrammetry pipeline — the 3D reconstruction stack at the heart of our platform. You'll partner with CV leadership on technical direction, then make it happen — driving execution, setting the
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