OUR VISION
When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds, they don’t just capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they are smarter, more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the digital foundation to build the world they want to live in.
That’s what NavVis offers in all our products and services: the tools to not just map the world as it is, but to pave the way to a better future. To forge something new. Physical or digital, there is only one reality. And it’s the reality NavVis empowers people to build better.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you ready to shape the next generation of browser-based 3D technology at scale? We are looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to push the boundaries of our flagship product, NavVis IVION: a high-performance web platform for creating and exploring photorealistic digital twins directly in the browser.
In this role, you will be more than a builder: you’ll define architecture, lead technical strategy, and influence product direction. You’ll collaborate across squads, mentor engineers, and ensure that our systems not only scale today but are ready for what’s next.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Architect and guide the evolution of our distributed client-server systems, driving performance, scalability, and maintainability of large-scale 3D rendering and spatial data services.
- Define and implement technical strategy in collaboration with engineering leads and product stakeholders, shaping how we process, enrich, and deliver geospatial data across the platform.
- Own critical backend and frontend components—including our Java/Spring services, Angular/TypeScript web client, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS data layer—ensuring robustness, performance, and long-term sustainability.
- Design and evolve APIs and integration patterns for internal and external use, influencing how partners and third-party developers extend the NavVis ecosystem.
- Drive cross-team initiatives—from introducing new technologies to improving development practices—with a focus on scalability, automation, and developer experience.
- Mentor and coach engineers within and beyond your squad, fostering technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Champion engineering quality by setting high standards for architecture, testing, observability, and operational readiness across services.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE ROLE
- 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact systems.
- Deep expertise in Java, Spring, and modern web application architectures, as well as advanced frontend experience with Angular and TypeScript.
- Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS) and building scalable, data-intensive services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead architectural decisions, define technical roadmaps, and drive consensus in cross-functional environments.
- Experience delivering APIs and SDKs and gathering developer feedback to guide future development.
- Solid cloud infrastructure experience (preferably AWS) and familiarity with modern DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams and organizations.
- Bonus: exposure to C++, geospatial data, or 3D graphics/WebGL development.
HOW WE WILL KNOW WE ARE A PERFECT MATCH
Your recruiting partner for this role is Lenka (she/her). You can expect to go through a screening call, and up to 3 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other's growth.
HOW WE WILL KEEP YOU SMILING
- It's important to take a break from work! We offer 30 days of paid time off per year
- Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
- Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
- We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
- We offer full visa and relocation support for international candidates
- An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility
- A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
- Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
- Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!
ABOUT US
NavVis is a technologically-focused, global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. Prominent manufacturers and laser scanning professionals around the world trust our ground-breaking technology, designed to capture and share the built environment as photorealistic digital twins. By bridging the physical and digital worlds, we’re helping organizations make smarter decisions and build more efficient, connected operations.
With over 300 people from around 60 nationalities and offices around the globe, we’re proud to be a truly international and diverse place to work. As a scaling company, we bring together the agility, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset of a startup with the professionalism and reliability of an established enterprise — offering our team the best of both worlds.
You’ll be part of an open culture that values trust, collaboration, and transparency. We are proud of our environment where diverse talent can thrive and where feedback fosters individual growth and development. Do you share our passion for disruptive technology and want to be part of our dynamic journey? At NavVis, you’ll own your projects, bring innovative ideas to life, and have real opportunities to grow your career and be recognized for your impact.
We derive our strength from our diversity. NavVis’ unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of any of these, or other identities, and strongly encourage everyone to apply.
Together with you, we build NavVis!
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