
Critical Techworks
3d rockstar developer
Braga
April 8, 2026
Full-time
We’re looking for 3D Rockstar Developers to join our team.
At Critical TechWorks, our 3D Rockstar Developers are crucial in bringing 3D assets and data to life across BMW Group off-board applications. If you’re passionate about 3D visualization, cutting-edge technology, and collaborating on dynamic projects, this is your chance to make an impact. As a 3D Rockstar Developer, you’ll focus on creating high-quality software that drives innovation in the automotive software landscape, developing reusable visualization components and plugins for future applications.
Responsibilities
- Advanced 3D Development: Create interactive 3D product visualization software, including components and plugins for a wide range of applications.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features that enhance users' overall experience.
- Efficiency and Optimization: Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency and optimize render performance.
- Visualization Expertise: Work on applications that include 3D interaction and visualization across the automotive software landscape.
- Continuous Learning: Bring fresh and exciting ideas to inspire others, while staying up-to-date with the latest trends in 3D technology.
Technical Skills
- A solid background in software engineering with experience developing software applications.
- Proficiency in developing with Java or Python, or a willingness to learn.
- Basic math knowledge and linear algebra.
- Knowledge about coordinate systems: geographical coordinates, cartesian coordinates, point clouds.
- Experience working with visual assets.
- Knowledgeable about design and interaction patterns.
- Experience working with 3D game engines like Unreal Engine, Unity or Blender is a plus.
- Experience profiling and optimizing solutions and render performance (GPU and CPU) is a plus.
- Experience working with process simulation tools is a plus.
- Azure knowledge is a plus.
- Strong quality mindset.
Working Environment
Apart from strong technical skills, our fast-paced, fully agile environment values autonomy, teamwork, interaction, and resilience. Therefore, our 3D Rockstar Developers should:
- Embrace agile practices, especially Scrum.
- Be cross-functional, developing new skills to enable a team that owns the entire product lifecycle.
- Apply standard engineering practices using tools like version control, IDEs, and dashboards for organized development.
- Adopt DevOps best practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for building, testing, and deploying reliable software.
- Operate software post-deployment, including outside working hours if needed (extra compensation applies).
- Travel abroad occasionally to support all phases of product development.
- Have excellent English oral and written skills. German communication skills will be a plus.
- Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Portugal at the time of application.
Company Culture
Critical TechWorks seeks a distinct and treasured corporate culture that focuses on growth and innovation, engineering excellence, autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning.
About Critical TechWorks
Critical TechWorks is a joint venture to lead the future of motion. Established in 2018, it is a collaboration between BMW Group and Critical Software.
Join Critical TechWorks on our journey of innovation, excellence, and redefining the future of motion, one product at a time.