3D Application Engineer

About this role

42dot, Hyundai Motor Group's software center, seeks a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to lead development of next-generation digital cockpits with high-fidelity 3D visualization. You'll architect and optimize real-time 3D environments for in-vehicle infotainment and driver assistance systems, bridging vehicle sensor data with advanced graphics on automotive hardware.

What you'll do

• Develop and optimize vehicle HMI using Unreal Engine (C++), Unity3D (C#), or custom 3D rendering systems
• Design integration layer between vehicle sensor data (SDV, VHAL) and 3D scene graphs for low-latency visualization
• Profile and optimize engine performance for automotive SoCs focusing on memory, GPU, and thermal efficiency
• Create custom engine plugins and automated build pipelines for 3D asset deployment to vehicle hardware
• Serve as technical anchor for 3D strategy across architecture and hands-on implementation

What they're looking for

• C++ and graphics programming (Unreal Engine or Unity3D expertise)
• Modern rendering pipeline (PBR, lighting, post-processing) for embedded targets
• 3D mathematics (vectors, quaternions, matrices, spatial transformations)
• Mobile or embedded graphics optimization
• Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or Linux deployment experience
• Shader development (HLSL) and High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP)
• Platform integration with Kotlin or Swift
• Functional safety standards knowledge

Benefits

• Compensation: $172,000 - $237,800
• Work on cutting-edge software-defined vehicle technology
• Role at Global Software Center of major automotive manufacturer
• Opportunity to lead 3D strategy and architecture decisions