Founding 3D Computer Vision Engineer (Spatial Computing)

About basil & friends

basil & friends (operated by Paws Limited) is an AI-driven emotional tech company and ambient computing studio incubated by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). Our ultimate goal is simple: to build a universe where pets never grow old.

We bridge the physical and digital worlds to celebrate the bond in daily life,while solving the pet industry's ultimate pain point—how to say goodbye. Our foundational product line, The Spotlight—a viral, category-defining custom collar projection device—serves as a tangible trust anchor. Through this elegant hardware, we have built a self-sustaining ecosystem where users proactively co-create a high-resolution visual library of their life companions at their absolute best.

Launched in June 2026, the brand achieved immediate global traction, sold to 25+ countries within first month with zero ad spend. We are currently utilizing this proprietary, user-generated dataset to develop Project Ember, an ambient 3D spatial computing companion. By rendering high-fidelity pet digital IPs entirely offline, we turn daily moments into eternal digital assets, creating a lifelong ecosystem that celebrates their presence today, and preserves it forever.

The Role

We are looking for a Founding 3D Computer Vision Engineer to work directly with our technical co-founder. You will be building the core infrastructure for Project Ember, turning cherished 2D memories into high-fidelity 3D digital twins that will live seamlessly within our ambient companion device.

What You Will Do:

• 2D-to-3D Pipeline: Transform our proprietary dataset of high-res user images into high-fidelity 3D pet avatars using cutting-edge AI models (e.g., NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, or proprietary pipelines).
• Edge Rendering Optimization: Optimize 3D assets to run smoothly and entirely offline on ambient hardware devices.
• Spatial Interaction: Develop the logic for how the digital twin interacts with the physical environment (lighting, presence detection) without requiring user UI input.

Who You Are:

• The Tech: Deep expertise in Computer Vision, 3D rendering (Unity/Unreal/Custom Engines), and AI-driven generative 3D technologies.
• The Craft: You care about the "uncanny valley." You understand that rendering a pet isn't just about geometry; it's about capturing their soul and micro-expressions.
• The Vibe: You are a builder who appreciates invisible tech. You believe technology should be like magic: it just works, not interrupt life.

Why Join Us?

• Day 1 Global & Self-sustaining: We shipped to 25+ countries and achieved profitability within our first month. We are not burning cash to find product-market fit; we are building on a proven, self-sustaining foundation.
• High Agency & Meaningful Work: You won't be optimizing ad clicks. You will have the high agency to architect a category-defining product from the ground up—building profound technology that truly heals people.
• Remote-Friendly: Headquartered in Hong Kong, but we care about your output, not your zip code. Work from wherever you are most inspired.