Web Engineer (WebGL)

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Auterion is seeking a Senior Web Engineer for a full time onsite role in Zürich to lead a greenfield WebGL visualization project and partner with the Cloud team to deliver a high performance, scalable interface. You will implement complex 2D and 3D visuals with WebGL and Canvas, ensure 60fps performance under heavy data loads, profile and optimize frontend code, and translate requirements into features that manage layers, vector tiles and rich user interactions, while contributing to our existing Cloud/SaaS platform (Vue.js, Node.js, TypeScript). The ideal candidate has 5+ years of web development, deep WebGL/Canvas experience (Three.js, Deck.gl, PixiJS), and proven interactive maps and geospatial data skills. Nice to have: backend tech, Docker, AWS, PostGIS. For applying, tailor your portfolio to highlight high performance visuals, geospatial work, concrete outcomes, and cross team collaboration, with live demos or code samples.

We are looking for a Senior Web Engineer to play a key role in the development of a greenfield visualization project. You will work alongside the cloud development team to implement a new high-performance interface, ensuring the visualization layer is smooth, responsive, and scalable.

While your primary focus will be implementing complex graphics and mapping features, you will also be an active contributor to our existing Cloud/SaaS platform. This is a versatile role for a senior engineer who excels at frontend graphics but enjoys working within a broader full-stack ecosystem.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Implement complex 2D/3D visualizations using WebGL and Canvas. Your main priority is ensuring these visualizations remain performant (60fps) and responsive under heavy data loads
• Profile and optimize the frontend code to ensure the application scales effectively across different devices and browsers.
• Translate technical requirements into working features, handling layers, vector tiles, and user interactions and being able to act independently on said features 
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our existing cloud platform (Vue.js, Node.js, TypeScript)
• Work with the Cloud Team to assist in feature development and bug fixes across the wider application stack
• Build and maintain reusable UI components that integrate seamlessly with the visualization layer

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of professional web development experience.
• Strong experience with the Canvas API and WebGL (libraries like Three.js, Deck.gl, PixiJS)
• Proven ability to implement interactive maps (Mapbox GL JS, Google Maps, Leaflet) and handle geospatial data.
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and modern frameworks (we use Vue, but React/Angular backgrounds are welcome).
• A good grasp of browser rendering behavior, memory management, and optimization techniques
• Solid understanding of backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Rust) is a plus
• Familiarity with Docker and AWS is a plus
• Experience with PostgreSQL or PostGIS is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension plan 
• Car parking  
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.