Lead Software Engineer in Vancouver

Lead Software Engineer in Vancouver

Vancouver Full-Time 115000 - 170000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to create innovative tools for compositing artists and enhance workflows.
  • Company: Join a leading VFX company known for its creativity and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team culture with a focus on innovation and artist-friendly solutions.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the VFX industry while working with cutting-edge technology.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years of Nuke pipeline coding experience and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 115000 - 170000 $ per year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain efficient and creative workflows and tools for compositing artists
  • Troubleshoot artist tool issues and develop effective solutions leading 2D pipeline team members
  • Work daily with the pipeline management team to identify and implement existing and new features
  • Lead daily scrum meetings
  • Write and review technical design memos and user documentation
  • Identify early areas of improvements and escalate issues to management as needed

Qualifications

  • Passion for staying on top of latest features in Nuke
  • 10+ years experience writing Nuke pipeline code using Python
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Track record of leading effective software development teams in VFX
  • Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
  • Comfortable with git and unit testing
  • Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems
  • Basic DCC familiarity with Houdini, Maya
  • Experience with PyQt or PySide preferred
  • Understanding of Color Science is a plus
  • Experience programming in C++, especially using Nuke’s NDK preferred

Salary: $115,000 - $170,000 CAD a year

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

Lead Software Engineer in Vancouver employer: Eyeline

Join a leading VFX firm in the vibrant city of Vancouver, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and mentorship, offering ample opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on advancing production efficiency and integrating the latest techniques like Generative AI, this role not only promises meaningful work but also a chance to shape the future of visual effects.

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Contact Details:

Eyeline Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Software Engineer in Vancouver

Nuke
Python
Git
Unit Testing
Object-Oriented Programming
Software Development Leadership
Technical Design Documentation