Senior Pipeline Developer (Houdini)

Scanline VFX; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scanline VFX is seeking a Houdini Pipeline Developer to collaborate with Pipeline Leads in building a comprehensive Houdini pipeline. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python, a passion for Houdini, and the ability to create intuitive workflows for artists, contributing to innovative visual effects projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background as an FX artist using Houdini in production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflows.
• Write high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and well-tested.
• Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency.

Skills

Python

Object-oriented programming

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

git

OpenUSD

Solaris

PDG

TOPs

Job description

The Houdini Pipeline Developer collaborates with Pipeline Leads to build a Houdini pipeline that spans lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, using USD and Solaris as a backbone. They leverage their production experience to create intuitive and self-documenting workflows that can be quickly adopted by users of differing skill levels, and which can operate efficiently on scenes of extreme scale and complexity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflows
2. Write high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-tested
3. Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirements
4. Contribute to technical briefs and user documentation

Qualifications

1. Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini
2. 8+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using python
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
5. Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
6. Comfortable with git and unit testing
7. Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems
8. Background as an FX artist using Houdini in production preferred
9. Hands-on experience with OpenUSD / Solaris a plus
10. Experience with PDG / TOPs preferred

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.

Powered by Netflix, our investment in pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue pushing the boundaries of visual effects. We work on projects for Netflix and other clients.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
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