Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Full Stack Development, 3D Graphics
Posted on 9/24/2025
Backflip
11-50 employees
AI-driven 3D modeling from ideas
Compensation Overview
$175k - $240k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
3 days a week in the San Francisco office, 2 days remote with the option to come in more often.
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- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong experience in full-stack development, ideally with JavaScript/TypeScript and Python
- Familiarity with frameworks like React and Express, and technologies like Redis, Postgres, and Docker (or equivalent experience with similar systems)
- Experience building plugins for desktop applications
- Strong product sensibility and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a balance of pragmatism and attention to detail
- Expertise in 3D graphics for the web, including frameworks like three.js or react-three-fiber, WebGL, and a strong understanding of rendering pipelines, geometry, and graphics performance optimization
- Build and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and tools
- Develop integrations with CAD software, 3D tools, and other third-party applications
- Create and maintain connections with external web services and APIs
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and AI researchers to design and deliver user-facing features
- Contribute to technical architecture, design reviews, and engineering best practices
- Own projects from prototype through production, ensuring reliability, performance, and excellent user experience
- Experience with CAD, 3D graphics, or geometry-related software development
- Background in another engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) or experience bridging hardware and software
- UI/UX sensibilities or experience working closely with design teams
- Exposure to building products around core AI technologies
Backflip.ai provides a platform for the 3D design and printing market that uses AI to turn user ideas into ready-to-print 3D models with a single click. It supports creating, assembling, remixing, and sharing designs, and offers printing options in materials such as metal, carbon fiber, and plastic. The product works by letting users input or sketch an idea, which the AI then converts into a 3D model, which can be refined, assembled with other parts, and shared with others; users can print directly from the platform through tiered subscription plans (Free and Pro) that unlock more features. The company differentiates itself through its emphasis on fast, easy creation and collaboration, enabling one-click modeling and streamlined workflows for individuals, designers, and enterprises. Its goal is to help people bring their creative visions to life quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and effort needed to go from concept to printable 3D objects.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$30M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Manufacturing plants accelerate repairs and prevent costly downtime using AI-generated designs.
- Multi-input design (text, sketch, photo) democratizes 3D modeling for non-expert creators.
- $30M Series A funding from a16z and NEA validates market demand and enables scaling.
What critics are saying
- Autodesk Fusion 360 integrates generative AI directly into dominant CAD ecosystem.
- Solidworks and Onshape native AI plugins from incumbents render Backflip's converter obsolete.
- OpenAI Shap-E and Point-E commoditize text-to-3D, eroding subscription revenue with free alternatives.
What makes Backflip unique
- Mesh-to-CAD converts 3D scans into parametric models compatible with Onshape and .STEP exports.
- Foundation model trained on 100 million synthetic 3D geometries, largest dataset in category.
- SOLIDWORKS plug-in generates native feature history enabling designer fine-tuning and learning.
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Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
Today Backflip announced something even more interesting: an AI model that can create parametric CAD models from mesh data.
Backflip AI has unveiled a new 3D AI foundation model that accelerates how manufacturing plants are repaired and improved to prevent costly downtime.
Today, 3D generative AI company Backflip announced it is emerging from stealth with $30 million in funding, co-led by NEA and Andreessen Horowitz (a16
In a major leap forward for design and manufacturing, Backflip, a company specializing in 3D generative AI, has emerged from stealth mode with $30 million in funding co-led by NEA and Andreessen Horowitz.
Backflip, a startup founded by 3D printing veterans, raised $30M Series A from a16z, NEA, and others to develop AI models that simplify 3D design creation. The models, trained on 10 million 3D parts, allow users to generate designs from text, sketches, or photos. Backflip aims to democratize design while ensuring safety with content filters. The funding reflects VC interest in AI-driven solutions for labor-intensive tasks.