ID nabídky zaměstnání: R0009538

Datum zveřejnění: 03/01/2025

Are you passionate about transforming the digital customer experience? At IKEA, we're on a mission to secure and consolidate the 3D and Virtual Product journey at the heart of our value chain. As the central hub for the creation, enrichment, transformation, and distribution of 3D data, we empower IKEA’s customer journey like never before.  

At IKEA Range, our team is dedicated to maintaining and growing cross-functional capabilities, driving innovation in 3D and virtual product development. We're focused on building scalable, modular, and optimized 3D pipelines and workflows, ensuring compatibility across platforms and software.  

In an ever-evolving digital world, we explore and adopt the latest 3D technology advancements to keep IKEA ahead of the curve. If you're excited about cutting-edge technology and want to contribute to an iconic global brand, join us in shaping the future of 3D and virtual products!  

As a 3D Software Engineering Leader, you will   

• Oversee production workflows, managing resources and balancing workloads to meet deadlines and budget constraints.  
• Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure platforms and products are scalable, modular, and technically aligned with IKEA’s strategies.  
• Maintain and enforce quality standards across all 3D disciplines and ensure technical excellence.  
• Promote best practices in both engineering and production workflows, driving innovation in technology and processes.  
• Guide teams with extensive knowledge of IKEA’s business model to improve information flow and ensure alignment with technical goals.  
• Lead onboarding and skill development for new engineers and team members, supporting the building of a future-ready team.  
• Advocate for security and engineering best practices across the organization.  
• Explore and implement new technologies to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability.  
• Set strategic engineering priorities, co-create technical roadmaps, and optimize the delivery of products.  
• Represent IKEA’s technology both internally and externally in the broader market. 

To be successful in this role, we expect you have   

• Proven experience as a senior or lead SW Engineering role with hands-on CAD and 3D development experience.  
• Expertise in 3D software and related development, with a deep understanding of CAD, PLM, PDM and downstream computer graphics asset utilization for offline and real-time rendering.  
• Experience with CAD workflows and product development and lifecycle pipelines, including tools such as Revit, SolidWorks, CATIA, Clo3D and general understanding 3D Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools (e.g.Blender, Maya, 3DS Max or similar).  
• Good understanding of CAD conversion and Polygon tessellation solutions and SDK´s. 
• Knowledge of Pixar’s USD (Universal Scene Description) and MaterialX structure is a plus.  
• General understanding of 3D asset creation processes for downstream utilization in CG, including texturing, lighting, rigging, and posing.  
• Familiarity with technologies and languages such as Java, Javascript, .NET, VBA, C#, C++, Python OpenAPI.  
• A DevOps mindset to ensure the smooth operation of business-critical applications.  
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working with Agile development teams.  
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, manage expectations, and meet deadlines.  
• Excellent communication, time management, and presentation skills.  
• Fluency in English for effective global communication.  

At IKEA, we believe in creating a work environment that’s as inspiring as our products. No two days are the same, and we encourage a culture where everyone pitches in, learns from mistakes, and celebrates success. You’ll be part of a global community that values innovation, creativity, and making a real impact on people’s lives.  

This is a full-time position located in Malmö with occasional travel to Älmhult to support business needs. We are actively conducting ongoing interviews, so we encourage you to submit your application without hesitation. Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by AoRui via  aorui.pu1@inter.ikea.com    

About Inter IKEA Group    

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, Supply and certain industry activities