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Description:
At Ingenuity you will be working in a fast-paced visual effects production environment. As a Pipeline TD, you will be part of a team that is directly responsible for developing the studio pipeline, maintaining software tools, supporting artists workflows, troubleshooting development issues, and collaborating with other departments.
This position is considered mid-level, with room for growth and development as the role expands. All qualified candidates are required to take and pass our Programming Test as well as answer a variety of programming related questions during the interview process. This is a full time remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Work on software and tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring thorough understanding of the overall pipeline
- Collaborate closely with studio departments to develop, maintain and improve tools
- Enable artists to work faster and more efficiently by removing barriers and reducing repetitive tasks
- Provide support to production, proactive about solving problems, debug and resolve complex issues of a technical nature, and update documentation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of studio software and systems, keep up to date with evolving industry standards
Requirements:
- Detail oriented, self-sufficient, and able to work with minimal supervision
- A background in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Strong technical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience working in a visual effects production environment for film, commercials, music videos or television
- Applicable, working knowledge of programs and their APIs: Nuke, Maya, Houdini, Renderman, Shotgun, Deadline
- Proficiency in Python 2.x/3.x, PyQt, PySide, C++, Visual Studio
Recommended:
- Python APIs are a plus but not required; raw programming skill has more weight than API knowledge
- Knowledge of USD and Unreal
- The bulk of our current pipeline is in Python and PySide. Our tools are backed by python packages and Shotgun with a large focus on cross-platform applications.
Ingenuity Studios is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ingenuity Studios is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Ingenuity Studios, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
