Principal Engineer, Rendering

The Role:

Minted is looking for a talented Principal Engineer who will join us in delivering a customized stationery editing platform. This person will have a deep understanding of rendering technologies that generate images and PDFs. Your expertise should help lead us in driving a broad spectrum of architectural decisions and core technologies that will define the long-term rendering platform that our customer experiences will be built on. As we deliver this platform, we will be tasked with finding ways of continuing to deliver customer value while we get to the end state.

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You will::
• Design and create the core image rendering and customization technology that powers Minted’s stationery business and brings our artists’ work to life in real products
• Design and create libraries to render customizable artwork both in the browser and on the server side with WebGL/WebGPU, or other advanced 2D/3D rendering engines beyond SVG and canvas, especially those optimized for performance and complex visual effects.
• Design and assist in data migration solutions for rendering assets and configurations - Minted template repository is in the millions and this work will be important for our success.
• Solve hard problems like rendering dynamic text and fonts on curved paths, color management, and more
• Dig into the details and deliver an impactful portion of the solution

You are: :
• Up to speed with the latest web technologies and industry best practices
• Ready to go with modern services architecture (SOA)
• Thinking API first
• Able to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Collaborative and candid with non-engineering stakeholders, including PM and UX

You have: :
• 15+ years of professional software development experience
• Extensive professional experience in building 2D/3D rendering engines
• Have experience in replatforming efforts with a demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with multiple teams (product, design, other engineering teams) during a significant architectural transition.
• Experience in computer graphics, document formats (PDF, SVG, XPS, PostScript), and image compression technologies.
• Experience with common rasterization problems and vector image processing, such as font rendering
• Familiarity with raster image processing and color management algorithms
• Deep understanding of image quality metrics and evaluation methodologies and industry standards

Bonus Points: :
• Experience writing automation scripts or plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator

Compensation:

The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.
Minted utilizes a market-based compensation model with four geographic tiers. Final compensation is determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, defined as their residence within 60 miles of a metropolitan area:

Geo 0: San Francisco, CA In-Office - $230,729 - $302,832
Geo 1: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA & all other California markets - $212,270 - $278,605
Geo 2: Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Portland, OR - $196,119 - $257,407
Geo 3: All other U.S. metro locations - $179,968 - $236,209

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.

This role is eligible for a bonus and stock options.

Benefits:
Benefits will be effective the first of each month following your initial hire date.

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Friends and Family Discount

DISCLAIMER:
We verify identity at the start of interviews to ensure fairness and security. We reserve the right to withdraw candidates who misrepresent their identity, experience, or qualifications at any stage of the process.

Notice of AI Use in Employment Decisions:
We use AI-powered tools, including Brainner AI, to support our hiring and employment processes. These tools help assess job-related qualifications and improve efficiency, but all decisions involve human review.

About Minted:

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.

We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.

At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.

Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.

Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.

How Our Process Works:

Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.