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- This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

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As a Business Analyst - Content, you'll analyze complex data sets to understand user behavior, improve content recommendations, and optimize user experience.  You will work with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, content, marketing) to ensure data-informed decisions. Key responsibilities include tracking and analyzing content performance across cultures, creating dashboards and reports, analyzing viewer preferences, supporting content acquisition with performance insights, and building forecasting models to predict content success and ROI.  The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, Excel, product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude), and BI tools (Tableau).

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<div id="cw-rich-description" style="color:#171B27; margin-bottom: 32px;"> About the opportunity : As a Business Analyst - Content, you will play a critical role in analysing and interpreting complex data sets to help us understand user behaviour,improve content recommendations, optimize user experience, and drive strategic decisions. You will work closely with cross functional teams, including product, engineering, content,and marketing, to ensure our day-to-day work is strongly data-informed. <div> </div>Key responsibilities: <ol><li dir="ltr">Track and analyse content performance across regional cultures. </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse metrics like watch time, completion rates, and engagement for content in different cultures </li><li dir="ltr">Compare performance across cultures to identify successful content patterns </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance dashboards and reports </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build automated dashboards showing key content metrics </li><li dir="ltr">Generate regular reports on content performance for stakeholders and content team </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse viewer preferences and behaviour by cultures and regions </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Study how different regions consume content. </li><li dir="ltr">Understand peak viewing times, preferred devices, and viewing patterns by cultures </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Support content acquisition with performance insights and forecasts </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Help acquisition team make data-driven decisions on content purchases </li><li dir="ltr">Predict potential performance of new content based on historical data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Generate ROI analysis for content investments </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Calculate return on investment for different types of content </li><li dir="ltr">Compare ROI across cultures and genres </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Optimize content scheduling based on viewing patterns </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Recommend best release times for new content </li><li dir="ltr">Optimize content placement on platform based on viewing data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance forecasting models </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build models to predict content success </li><li dir="ltr">Develop viewership forecasts for new content releases </li></ul></ol>Our ideal candidate: Must have: ● 1-4 years of product analytics experience in a B2C context ● Proficiency with SQL, Excel, product analytics (Mix panel, Amplitude or similar) and Business Intelligence (Tableau or similar) tools ● Strong problem-solving skills and an insatiable curiosity to get behind the ‘why’of every problem statement ● Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team Should have: ● Ability to judge what metrics to measure for different problem statements ● Ability to design and run experiments independently ● Ability to write great analysis documents/notes to succinctly communicate your findings to a broad audience ● Experience designing event tracking schemas Nice to have: ● Experience in the OTT/entertainment industry <div dir="ltr"> </div><div> </div> </div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

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Game Dev Assessments

The Houdini Education Intern reports to the Education & Training Lead and works with the Education Department in Toronto. Responsibilities include producing tutorials, training materials, and supporting content for Houdini Insight (learning management system).  This involves recording educational videos, developing curriculum guides, creating annotated Houdini files, designing visual guides, testing workflows, providing technical support, occasionally presenting online, and assisting with customer issues.  The intern will improve Houdini skills and strengthen their industry network. General office duties may also be required.

<div class="BambooRichText jss-g299">Position Overview&nbsp;
 
Houdini Education Interns report to the Education &amp; Training Lead and work alongside the entire Education Department. Interns work in our Toronto Head Office. This job includes producing tutorials, training materials, and supporting content for the Education Department. It requires someone with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Throughout the internship, you will improve your Houdini skills and strengthen your industry network. 
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What you will be working on
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<li>Providing assets for Houdini Insight -our learning management system for educators:
<ul>
<li>Recording and producing educational videos for use in courses on Houdini Insight.</li>
<li>Development of curriculum guides for training events and classroom sessions.</li>
<li>Creating detailed and annotated Houdini files demonstrating course concepts.</li>
<li>Developing visual guides and reference documents (Job Aids).</li>
<li>Testing workflows and reporting areas that need improvement to inform the creation of video-based training materials.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Providing general and technical support to the Education team.</li>
<li>Occasionally present work online for example in webinars.</li>
<li>Assist in troubleshooting customer issues as it relates to Houdini workflow and content creation for training facilities and educational institutions.</li>
<li>Help with general office duties.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
What you need to be successful
 
<ul>
<li>General understanding of Houdini’s interface, workflows, and concepts.</li>
<li>Strong examples of personal work using Houdini with visual breakdowns.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills.</li>
<li>Intermediate skills designing in Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator.</li>
<li>Experience with editing video and audio in Adobe Premiere/Davinci Resolve. </li>
</ul>
 
Not required but great to have
 
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<li>Experience teaching online or in person.</li>
<li>Comfort recording your own voice for training purposes. </li>
</ul>
A demoreel or URL to online portfolio along with your resume must be provided when applying in order to be considered for this role.&nbsp;
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Company Profile
 
For over thirty years, SideFX has been at the forefront of providing artists with procedural 3D animation and visual effects tools designed to produce the highest-quality cinematic results. Rooted in production as both artists and pioneering technical innovators, we are passionate about supporting our customers' creative visions.
SideFX has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences multiple times, including with an Oscar® for our flagship software product, Houdini, and our breakthrough procedural-based technology. 
Used by the world’s top film, TV, and game studios, from the largest AAA to the smallest Indie Studios, Houdini has transformed content creation workflows at hundreds of film and game studios. Contributing to blockbuster movies like&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;and&nbsp;Moana, captivating TV shows such as&nbsp;Game of Thrones&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Crown, and hit video games like&nbsp;Horizon Zero Dawn,&nbsp;Spiderman, and&nbsp;Ghost Recon. Our diverse clientele includes industry leaders like Disney Feature Animation, Pixar, Weta Digital, CD Projekt Red, and Rockstar Games, demonstrating Houdini’s transformative impact across multiple entertainment mediums. Pixar, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Weta Digital, Blue Sky, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, and many more.&nbsp;
 
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:&nbsp; 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>
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>
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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;&nbsp;
 
Location
 
Education Interns work out of our transit-friendly Toronto Head Office located directly adjacent to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto. 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.&nbsp;Accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities, upon request.&nbsp;</div>