Founding Engineer – 3D Avatar System (Remote, Equity)

Summary

InZone is on the road to building the next major social network with AI, avatars, and a healthier digital experience for tweens. We are looking for a Founding Engineer to own our 3D avatar system, including customization, animations, and marketplace features. Success in this role looks like architecting a scalable, engaging avatar platform and collaborating with leadership to make critical technical decisions. This role is foundational to our product vision and directly tied to our journey to 1 million users.

Responsibilities

• Design and build InZone’s 3D avatar pipeline (Meshy, Ready Player Me, Unity/WebGL integration)
• Implement avatar customization, wearables, traits, and animated features
• Build and optimize backend systems (Cloud Run, Firestore, BigQuery) to support large-scale adoption
• Collaborate with the CEO and CTO to define roadmap and technical direction
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability in avatar-related features

Qualifications

• Strong background in 3D graphics, game engines (Unity/Unreal), or avatar systems
• Experience with backend and frontend development (Flutter/Dart a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to ship complex features independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in joining an early-stage team
• Passion for building immersive, community-driven social experiences

Compensation

• Equity stake in InZone
• Transition to salary upon fundraising (before the end of year)