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Business Unit: SDFX Studios

Position: Software Developer

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 CAD annually

SDFX Studios is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into stereoscopic 3D imagery, working with major motion picture studios, directors, cinematographers, and VFX supervisors to bring their vision of 3D storytelling to the screen. SDFX Studios has completed work for such films as TITANIC in 3D, THE AVENGERS, AVATAR, CAPTAIN MARVEL, CAPTAIN AMERICA, and more. The company also provides animation services, a global animation service provider supporting creators in bringing their stories to life. Our team of world-class animation production veterans are innovators and problem-solvers.

We are currently seeking a Software Developer with Python and C++ experience to join our fantastic Development team.

This Software Developer will contribute to the creation and maintenance of software applications and innovative pipeline with FLUX. The tools developed are used for asset and production management in VFX workflow across multiple international facilities. This Developer will be staffed in the Toronto FLUX Development team and report to the Manager of Software Development in Toronto. The Developer will help advance the VFX team’s use of FLUX by answering support questions and helping with feature needs and workflows as spec’ed and scheduled by the FLUX Director of Software Development. The Software Developer will be responsible for the following:

• Design, code, and support applications, tools and processes which extend and enhance an innovative pipeline including asset management, production management, and other tools.
• Collaborate with Designers, Developers, and TAs to optimize workflow and tool integration.
• Support production and artist concerns including debugging, troubleshooting and managing fixes.
• Participate in a positive and productive work environment and contribute to collaborative efforts across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth professional experience in software development, demonstrated ability to influence the development roadmap and take ownership over projects, and have a good understanding of software development best practices and troubleshooting and debugging skills. Desired skills also include:

• Python and C++.
• Ability to work with a team to deliver high quality software in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with GUI framework especially Qt.
• Experience with Django a huge plus.
• Relational database design concepts, and experience dealing with large databases and assets.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Other tools/technologies: Docker, AWS Cloud, Jenkins, bitbucket, JIRA.

Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. To the extent required by applicable law, the Company will contact candidates who are interviewed, within 45 days of their last interview, to advise as to whether or not a hiring decision has been made.