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You have a solid foundation in computer graphics and engineering, and you're eager to apply that in the context of cutting-edge generative AI.\nYou might come from a software engineering background with a deep interest in 3D and computer graphics, or from a Technical Art background with strong programming skills. Either way, you thrive when engineering and creativity intersect.\nYou care about real-world creator impact: you're enthusiastic about how generative AI can comprehend, understand, and elevate human creativity - and you want to be part of building that future.\nYour Next Challenge\nAs an intern on the Applied Research team at Meshy, you will help build the connective tissue between our generative models, 3D data, and the tools that researchers and artists use every day. 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You are comfortable writing clean, maintainable, production-quality code, not just scripts.\n\nSolid foundation in computer graphics - you understand how 3D content is structured, rendered, and processed at a technical level (e.g., mesh geometry, shaders, rendering pipelines).\n\nGenuine interest in generative AI - you've explored image, video, or 3D generation tools and are curious about how they work under the hood.\n\nGood communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across research and engineering contexts.\n\nNice to have:\nProficiency in C++ is a strong plus.\n\nHands-on experience with DCC tools such as Maya, Blender, or Houdini.\n\nFamiliarity with concepts like mesh topology, UV mapping, materials, or rigging.\n\nA portfolio or examples of past 3D or technical work (personal projects are welcome).\n\nA Little More About meshy.ai\nTrusted by Meta, Square Enix, DeepMind, and more, Meshy is redefining 3D creation with generative AI. 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