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As a Vehicle Technical Artist at CIG, you'll be part of a team creating high-fidelity vehicle assets for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.  Responsibilities include hands-on implementation, performance optimization, rigging, skinning, asset markup, and supporting the vehicle content team. You will work closely with art and programming teams, develop and improve pipelines using tools like 3DS Max, MaxScript, and Python, and investigate new techniques. The role involves bringing ships to life through animation and physics tuning, and ensuring assets are technically sound for use in the games.  CIG has a reputation for creating complex, characterful vehicles that are more like mini-game levels, and you'll be contributing to their already impressive library of nearly one hundred ships.

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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-z3h7ab">We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.As a Vehicle Technical Artist at CIG you will be joining a robust team of world-class 3D Artists, Engineers and Designers who are creating some of the most unique, high fidelity vehicle assets seen in games to date.You will be an integral part of the creation process for vehicles in Star Citizen and Squadron 42, getting involved with hands on implementation, performance optimisation, rigging, skinning, asset markup and supporting the rest of the vehicle content team in producing these complex and unique vehicles for the game.Working on the Vehicles within Star Citizen and Squadron 42 will mean working with a team that has distinguished itself for its creativity and ability to deliver nearly a hundred ships so far and these are much more than just simple vehicles in the game, they have an identity and characters and are to scale that they are more easily compared to entire multiplayer levels, that happen to fly around too.Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.&nbsp; &nbsp;For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://l.shitrk.com/r/e/2XxJACaX0KrC7L4l?r=https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA">https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA</a>What does a Technical Artist at CIG do?<ul><li>Work closely with the Art Groups and Programmers to effectively produce technically correct art content.</li><li>Bring ships to life with a mixture of rigging, animating and physics tuning using 3DSMax.</li><li>Help shape and evolve art pipelines, including proprietary tools, software, plug-ins, and game technology.</li><li>Writes new MaxScript, Python tools in 3DS Max and into our game engine, to enhance pipeline.</li><li>Check assets in terms of technical setup for their usage in Star Citizen and Squadron 42.</li><li>Investigates new techniques, assists in prototyping, and helps other developers with technical roadblocks.</li><li>Supporting our growth culture and advocating knowledge sharing.</li></ul>What do we expect from our Technical Artists?<ul><li>Someone who is passionate about innovation, improving pipelines, developing new tools, and adapting to new technologies.</li><li>Demonstrate relevant experience in the game development industry.</li><li>Experience in 3DS Max/Maya and Photoshop.</li><li>Comfortable working with scripting and programming languages.</li><li>Someone who loves to be part of a passionate team and can communicate effectively.</li></ul>Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.&nbsp;Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at&nbsp;info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com&nbsp;with any information you may have.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!</div>

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SideFX seeks an exceptional 3D Software Developer to join its Toronto R&D team.  Responsibilities include designing, developing, and optimizing features for 2D and 3D software products (including Houdini Engine plug-ins) using C++, Python, and VEX.  This role requires ensuring high-quality code, debugging, supporting multiple platforms, working on special projects, and staying current on software development, computer graphics, and VFX techniques.  Independent research and prototyping to advance procedural technology are key, along with potential involvement in product support and marketing.  The ideal candidate possesses a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience, strong C++ skills, extensive 3D graphics knowledge (including OpenGL), and excellent problem-solving abilities.

<div class="BambooRichText jss-f305">Position Overview&nbsp; 
SideFX is seeking an exceptional software developer with a passion for graphics to join its Toronto-based R&amp;D team.
 
As a member of the SideFX Research and Development group, you would be working with the some of brightest minds in the CG industry. Our R&amp;D team has received many prestigious industry awards, including four Technical Achievement Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an Academy Award of Merit (Oscar®), a Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award from NATAS, and four back-to-back Editor's Choice Innovation Awards from CG World Magazine. Movies using our toolset have received the Oscar® for Best Visual Effects every year in the past two decades.&nbsp; We share a passion for innovation in computer graphics and a drive for excellence in procedural animation. Providing digital artists with the most advanced tools for their craft is, and has always been, our single focus.
 
Whether you are research-oriented or development-oriented, we have a great number of exciting projects to choose from. You will have ample opportunity to grow professionally and make significant contributions to the success of our products. You will be constantly in touch with our users in the entertainment industry and with our colleagues. You will be right at the heart of a constantly evolving synergy between technology and art.
 
 
What you will be working on
<ul>
<li>Designing, developing and optimizing features of the Company’s 2D and 3D software products, including the Houdini Engine plug-ins, using the C++ programming language and other languages as required, such as Python and VEX.</li>
<li>Ensuring a high level of quality and performance in the code architecture and features.</li>
<li>Debugging and fixing product deficiencies (bugs).</li>
<li>Supporting multiple hardware platforms, as assigned.</li>
<li>Working on special projects and other strategic and technical opportunities as may be assigned.</li>
<li>Maintaining up to date knowledge on techniques and current practices in the area of software development, computer science, computer graphics, networking, visual effects and games.</li>
<li>Independently researching and prototyping ideas to push the company’s procedural technology forward.</li>
<li>Assisting, as required, in product support or product sales and marketing activities as beneficial to the company and the user community.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
What you need to be successful&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Computer Science degree or equivalent industry experience, with a record of academic and professional excellence</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ability to learn independently, think fast, and use solid judgement</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of C++ programming</li>
<li>Extensive 3D graphics knowledge, including OpenGL programming</li>
<li>Ability to draw from varied technologies and innovate at a fast rate</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to work well independently and in a nimble team environment</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
 
Not required but great to have&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Experience in the film or game industry</li>
<li>Relevant contribution to large scale software architecture and development</li>
<li>Multi-threaded, multi-platform development and optimization</li>
<li>User interface design (workflow, look, and feel)</li>
<li>Experience with lighting and rendering software</li>
<li>Proficient in Python/HOM, OpenCL, CUDA, GLSL</li>
<li>Working knowledge of OS X programming</li>
<li>Familiarity with Houdini or related software</li>
</ul>
 
Sample R&amp;D Projects
<ul>
<li>Physical simulation (rigid and soft bodies, cloth, fluids, hair, fur, and more)</li>
<li>Particle dynamics</li>
<li>Modeling, lighting and rendering of volumes and surfaces</li>
<li>Performance optimization</li>
<li>Large dataset management</li>
<li>3D and 2D user interface design</li>
<li>Character rigging and animation</li>
<li>Advanced crowd simulation</li>
<li>Game engine exploration</li>
<li>Houdini Digital Asset (HDA) architecture</li>
<li>Parallel language and compiler design</li>
<li>Distributed computing</li>
<li>Computational geometry</li>
<li>Systems architecture</li>
</ul>
 
Company Profile
For over thirty years, SideFX has been providing artists with procedural 3D animation, VFX and World Building tools designed to create the highest-quality results. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We are passionate about what our customers do because our roots are in production, both as artists and as pioneering technical innovators. SideFX has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Science several times for our flagship software product Houdini, and our breakthrough procedurally-based technology. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Long used by the world’s top film and TV studios, in recent years Houdini has transformed content creation workflows at hundreds of game studios, from the largest AAA to the smallest Indie. Our customers include CD Projekt Red, Rockstar Games, Electronic Arts and many more. Houdini has played a vital part in hit video games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Spiderman, Control and the Ghost Recon series.
 
What We Value Most:
<ul>
<li>Decency: We treat everyone with honesty, kindness and empathy. We give generously of our time and knowledge</li>
<li>Relationships: We build collaborative bonds—with our co-workers and clients—based on trust and respect. Our diverse team gives us broader perspectives</li>
<li>Dedication: We take pride and ownership in our work, always trying to do our best. We are devoted to the well-being and success of each other and our clients</li>
<li>Excellence: We continually improve ourselves, our work and our company, striving towards excellence in all that we do</li>
</ul>
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Our Employees Receive:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid Work option - Combining time spent collaborating in person at our offices with remote work for added flexibility</li>
<li>Generous paid time off, including vacation and floater days to relax and re-energize (starting at 4 weeks)</li>
<li>Year-End Company Shutdown and Long Weekend Early departures to add to the excitement</li>
<li>Health insurance coverage: Robust Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP); because sometimes we need a bit of extra support</li>
<li>Retirement Plan with company matched contributions</li>
<li>Comprehensive Long Service Award program, providing both a monetary reward and additional days off</li>
<li>A highly competitive bonus structure</li>
<li>A generous sick time entitlement to care for yourself and your loved ones</li>
</ul>
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Why Join SideFX?
<ul>
<li>Because you want to be part of a unique experience and winning team that has won an Oscar and an Emmy (Cool, right?)</li>
<li>Because you want to be part of an industry-leading company that is constantly mindfully growing</li>
<li>Because you want to work with some of the most talented people in the industry on a ground-breaking product</li>
<li>Because you want to work with people from all around the world</li>
<li>Because you want to be part of an exciting and fun industry</li>
<li>Because you want to join and add to a positive, supportive and respected company culture</li>
<li>Because you want your job to be GREAT!</li>
</ul>
Not the right role for you at this time? Take a look at all of our job postings on our <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sidefx.com/careers/">Careers</a>&nbsp;page or join our&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sidefx.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=87">SideFX Talent Community</a>&nbsp;for future career opportunities!&nbsp;
 
Location&nbsp;
Our transit-friendly head office location, directly adjacent to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto, is open-concept with a relaxed style that includes, casual dress, and wraparound views from the 14th floor.
 
SideFX is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Please advise if you require accommodation and it will be provided.&nbsp;</div>