Lead Visual Effects Software Engineer

Scanline VFX; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading VFX company seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Vancouver to lead a team in developing tools that support VFX workflows. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing project scopes, and mentoring team members to uphold quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess extensive Python experience, leadership skills, and a solid understanding of VFX production tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of Python software development experience.
• At least 2 years in a lead role.
• Experience leading complex VFX pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of pipeline initiatives from conception to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Enforce best engineering practices through code reviews.

Skills

Python

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Solution-Oriented

Tools

Maya

SQL

NoSQL

Houdini

Job description

As Lead Software Engineer, you would lead a team of engineers to write and maintain tools supporting VFX workflows, focusing on Maya, Production Tools, and Houdini.

Our ideal candidate can collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to define and document requirements, interpret these into technical components, and anticipate and mitigate project scope issues to keep projects on schedule. The Lead Software Engineer sets quality standards, conducts code reviews, and mentors team members through daily engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Take ownership of pipeline initiatives from conception to delivery
2. Collaborate with pipeline leadership and production stakeholders to gather requirements
3. Work with Pipeline Architects to define projects, evaluate trade-offs, and estimate efforts
4. Make decisions on project scope and communicate effectively with stakeholders
5. Break down work within an Agile framework for timely delivery
6. Ensure projects align with organizational goals, industry standards, and scalability
7. Enforce best engineering practices through code reviews and mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of Python software development experience
• At least 2 years in a lead role
• Experience leading complex VFX pipeline projects
• Self-directed, organized, and solution-oriented personality
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience designing APIs with OOP
• Deep understanding of VFX workflows and production tools
• Experience with Flow/Shotgrid and automation in production
• Knowledge of artist workflows in Maya
• Experience with Maya, OpenUSD pipelines
• Understanding of Service-Oriented & Event-Driven Architectures
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Expertise with Autodesk Maya USD ecosystem features

Salary: $120,000 - $210,000 per year (Vancouver, Canada). Compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

About Us

Scanline VFX, an award-winning VFX industry leader with 8 studios worldwide, has been setting standards since 1989. We value innovation, quality, and team input, encouraging questions and ideas from all team members.

Our divisions include Eyeline Studios, rethinking real-time filmmaking, powered by Netflix, which invests in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce. We work on projects for Netflix and other clients.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all applicants. Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209.