Graphics Programmer (WebGL)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; onsite. The role requires access to export-controlled information and U.S. Person status, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or certain protected asylum or refugee status.

Company

Saronic Technologies develops autonomous and intelligent platforms for maritime operations.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize 3D graphics systems for immersive web applications using ThreeJS and WebGL.
• Implement advanced rendering techniques, reusable graphics components, and shader systems.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to turn visual concepts into technical implementations.
• Debug and optimize rendering performance across browsers and devices.
• Track emerging graphics technologies and apply relevant web standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong JavaScript or TypeScript programming skills and experience building production web applications.
• Experience with ThreeJS, WebGL, or other web-based graphics libraries.
• Understanding of rendering pipelines, shaders, 3D mathematics, and fundamental computer graphics concepts.
• Experience with GLSL shader programming and graphics optimization.
• Knowledge of modern web standards and browser capabilities.
• Ability to balance visual quality with performance constraints and use reliable solutions while evaluating new technologies.
• Familiarity with web-based mapping SDKs such as Mapbox or MapLibre.

Nice to have

• Experience with additional 3D frameworks such as Babylon.js or PlayCanvas.
• Background in OpenGL, DirectX, or other graphics APIs.
• Experience with WebGPU, physics simulations, procedural content generation, asset pipelines, or 3D modeling tools.
• Previous experience with AR/VR web applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in Austin, Texas, with prolonged computer-based work and occasional physical office activities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan, stock options, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free lunch, drinks, and snacks in the office; performance-based bonuses may be available.