Senior Animation Rigging Engineer & Tools Developer

Netflix; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking an experienced software engineer to enhance their animation production tools. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in character rigging and animation workflows, combined with proficiency in C++ and Python. You will collaborate on high-end animated features and maintain a state-of-the-art rigging framework. This hybrid role offers a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 CAD, plus a variety of comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working on character rigging and animation workflows.
• Proficient in C++ and Python development.
• Knowledge of DCC applications and their APIs.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-end animated features, collaborating to solve technical and creative challenges.
• Develop and maintain a rigging framework integrated in a USD pipeline.
• Create user-friendly workflows and intuitive applications.

Skills

C++

Python

Character rigging

Animation workflows

Problem solving

Strong communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Unreal

USD

Job description

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking an experienced software engineer to enhance their animation production tools. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in character rigging and animation workflows, combined with proficiency in C++ and Python. You will collaborate on high-end animated features and maintain a state-of-the-art rigging framework. This hybrid role offers a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 CAD, plus a variety of comprehensive benefits.