Pipeline Developer

Atomic Arts India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Arts India is seeking a Pipeline Developer to design, build, and maintain the VFX pipeline that powers visual effects for films and television. You will collaborate with artists, supervisors, and technical teams to create efficient, scalable production workflows.

Responsibilities include developing tools and plugins, automating processes, and documenting pipeline components while ensuring robust asset management and version control across the studio's pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline is required.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ is essential for pipeline tooling.
• Experience with AI concepts is advantageous; familiarity with VFX tools is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and technical teams to design and develop a scalable VFX pipeline.
• Develop tools, scripts, and plugins to automate and streamline production tasks.
• Create and maintain documentation for pipeline components, workflows, and processes.
• Implement version control and ensure robust asset management across the pipeline.

Skills

Python

C++

AI concepts

Education

CS/Graphics degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Autodesk Maya

SideFX Houdini

Foundry Nuke

Adobe After Effects

Shotgun

Deadline

OpenColorIO

Job description

Job Description

As a Pipeline Developer at Atomic Arts, you play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining the technological framework that enables the creation and delivery of top-notch visual effects for films, television shows, and various media projects. Your collaboration with artists, supervisors, and fellow technical team members will involve the creation of production pipelines that are both efficient and resilient.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with the production and technical teams to collaborate on the design and development of a VFX pipeline that is efficient and scalable.
• Your responsibilities will include implementing tools, scripts, and plugins that automate and streamline different aspects of the production process.
• You will be tasked with developing customized software solutions to meet specific production requirements and overcome challenges. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for pipeline components, workflows, and processes.
• You will be responsible for implementing version control systems and ensuring effective asset management and data organization across the entire pipeline.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline is required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and/or other pertinent languages utilized in VFX pipeline development is essential.
• Having a strong understanding of AI will provide a competitive edge.
• Having hands-on experience with VFX software packages like Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Nuke, and Adobe After Effects is valuable.
• Demonstrating expertise in developing tools and plugins using APIs and SDKs offered by VFX software, as well as possessing knowledge of industry-standard VFX pipeline tools and frameworks like Shotgun, Deadline, and OpenColorIO, is highly advantageous.
• Having strong problem-solving skills and the capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment is crucial.
• Having previous experience of working with the AI and VFX industry is highly preferred.