Staff Software Engineer – Real‑time Rendering & World Systems

About the role

Metrea is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Digital and Synthetic Capability Unit. You will work on large‑scale, real‑time rendering systems that power synthetic, procedurally generated twins of the world, supporting national‑security mission domains.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable world‑building workflows, including terrain management, asset streaming, and scene partitioning.
• Architect and implement high‑performance rendering pipelines and GPU‑centric optimizations for world‑scale simulations.
• Collaborate with technical artists, data engineers, and domain experts to translate real‑world data into interactive environments.
• Mentor engineers, drive best practices for code quality, performance, and maintainability across the team.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience influencing technical direction and mentoring others.
• Strong communication skills to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving environment with ambiguous problems and long‑term vision.

Required skills

• Expertise in C++ and modern 3D game engine architecture (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary).
• Deep knowledge of rendering techniques, shader programming, and GPU pipelines.
• Experience with large‑scale environment or open‑world systems, including streaming and world partitioning.
• Familiarity with geospatial data (GIS, photogrammetry, LiDAR, OpenStreetMap) and data‑driven pipelines.

What we offer

• Annual wellness allowance of 5 K SEK.
• Parental leave and 30 days of vacation.
• 5 % occupational pension.
• Bonus scheme and personal development opportunities.
• Hybrid work model (three days onsite per week).