At a Glance
- Tasks: Architect and build innovative production pipelines using USD and Houdini.
- Company: Leading VFX company focused on cutting-edge technology and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting career growth and collaboration with industry experts.
- Why this job: Join a team shaping the future of VFX with Generative AI and modern workflows.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering and 5+ years in leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Provides the team with deep technical insight into the details of building modern production pipelines using USD and Houdini as a backbone. Leverages extensive production experience and leadership skills to design and help build systems, APIs, and components for other developers. Designs and/or utilizes abstract and interoperable pipeline frameworks, participates in design, architecture, prototyping, and technical leadership for creation and integration of innovative techniques (particularly in the area of Generative AI) into the pipeline design.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and build reusable systems and components in the domain of USD and Houdini pipelines, enabling developers to build production-facing workflows.
- Gather requirements from stakeholders and help to prioritize them.
- Interpret high-level architectural goals into technical documents and effective operational components.
- Ensure that projects align with stakeholder goals, industry best practices, and scalability requirements.
- Collaborate with vendors and open source communities to ensure that critical issues are solved upstream where possible.
- Partner with software development leadership and pipeline team to identify and schedule tasks.
- Lead the implementation of solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.
- Mentor and upskill engineers through feedback, code review, and training sessions.
- Identify opportunities for innovation by investigating new approaches in ML and Generative AI, and collaborate with Pipeline leadership to integrate these into our short- and long-term roadmap.
Qualifications
- Passion for staying knowledgeable about the latest trends in VFX and computer graphics.
- Firm grasp of all departments and components that comprise a VFX pipeline.
- 10+ years experience in software engineering.
- 5+ years experience in engineering leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality.
- Depth and breadth of understanding of engineering principles, practices, and language. Acronyms such as DRY, OOP, UML, and TDD should be familiar.
- Experience with agentic systems a plus.
- Familiarity with virtual production and volume capture a plus.
Principal 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.
