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IT Home reported on November 12 that Blender, the open-source 3D creation software, is recruiting a senior software engineer on its website. The job requirements indicate that Blender will be adapted for HarmonyOS.
Blender is a free, open-source, cross-platform suite for all aspects of 3D computer graphics creation. It is maintained and developed by the Blender Foundation, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It covers the entire production pipeline, from modeling, sculpting and rendering to animation, film and television post-production, and 2D creation.
IT Home lists the job requirements below:
Responsibilities
Participate in every stage of software development.
Port Blender to new platforms: lead the adaptation for HarmonyOS.
Coordinate and handle dependency library updates across platforms.
Assist in developing other desktop software for the Blender team, such as the OpenData launcher.
Requirements
Proficiency in C++.
Experience developing cross-platform applications.
Proficiency with the following tools: CMake, Git / Git LFS.
Familiarity with Python scripting.
Fluent written and spoken English communication skills.
An open mind and a willingness to develop iteratively based on feedback.
Strong teamwork skills.
Communicative, approachable, friendly and empathetic.
Preferred qualifications
Basic understanding of graphics processing unit (GPU) programming technologies: OpenGL, Vulkan and Metal.
Experience contributing to open-source projects.
Willingness to relocate to Amsterdam to join the Blender headquarters team (candidates seeking remote work will also be considered).
Self-motivation to broaden one's technical horizons and influence.
Benefits
Join an international creative team of more than 50 members from multiple continents.
Work in a full-time role (32 to 40 hours per week) in an open, collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
A gross annual salary of €56,000 to €82,000 for full-time work (IT Home note: approximately RMB 416,000 to RMB 609,000 at current exchange rates), plus a holiday allowance. The exact salary depends on individual experience.
Five weeks of vacation each year, plus statutory holidays.
A dedicated budget for training and continuing education.
Related reading:
“Blender 5.3 Released: Free, Open-Source 3D Creation Software Adds Native Support for 3D Gaussian Splatting”