Lead Software Engineer (Nuke)

Eyeline; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyeline in Vancouver is seeking a skilled individual to develop and maintain efficient workflows and tools for compositing artists. You will lead software development initiatives within the VFX domain with a focus on Nuke, leveraging your extensive experience in Python programming.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for workflow design. The role offers an annual salary between $115,000 and $170,000 CAD and emphasizes fair treatment in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience writing Nuke pipeline code using Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to understand the inner workings of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workflows and tools for compositing artists.
• Troubleshoot artist tool issues and develop solutions.
• Lead daily scrum meetings.

Skills

Nuke pipeline code using Python

Software development teams in VFX

Communication skills

Object-oriented programming

Version control with git

PyQt or PySide

Tools

Nuke

Houdini

Maya

C++

Job description

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

$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.