Software Developer – Modelling, Groom and World Building

DNEG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG is seeking a Software Developer (All Levels) in Bengaluru, India. The role involves creating high-end VFX tools and plugins to enhance workflows using Python and C++. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or relevant experience, along with technical skills in geometry creation, Maya, and Houdini. The position requires collaboration in an Agile setting, working alongside artists and product owners to contribute to the software lifecycle and pipeline integration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant professional experience.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++.
• Basic knowledge of geometry creation.
• Basic knowledge of Maya and/or Houdini.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with both developers and artists.
• Deliver tailored tools in an Agile environment.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle.

Skills

Programming experience in Python

Programming experience in C++

Basic knowledge of geometry creation

Basic knowledge of Maya

Basic knowledge of Houdini

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant professional experience

Tools

Linux environment

Qt

Boost

Maya Python/C++ SDK

Houdini Python/C++ SDK

Job description

Software Developer (All Levels) – Modelling, Groom and World Building

DNEG’s Build and Environments artist teams create high-end characters, vehicles, props, and detailed worlds using tools like Maya, ZBrush, and Houdini. They work closely with Creature and Surfacing teams to finalize assets and prepare them for animation and simulation.

The Assets development team builds Python and C++ tools and plugins that extend these DCC applications, improving workflows, enabling new creative capabilities, and connecting artists across the pipeline. Examples include tools for multi-resolution blend shapes, shot-based sculpting, and procedural set dressing.

Success in this role requires strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate with both developers and artists. We value creative problem-solving and encourage new ideas.

Working in an Agile environment, you’ll partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to deliver tailored tools, contributing across the full software lifecycle, from design and development to support and pipeline integration.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team building technology that powers high-end VFX and Feature Animation.

Must have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant professional experience
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++
• Basic knowledge of the core principles of geometry creation
• Basic knowledge of Maya and/or Houdini

Nice to have:

• Experience of software development in a Linux environment
• Experience with source control systems and developing within a team
• Experience with unit/integration testing
• Experience in Qt, Boost
• Experience with the Maya and Houdini Python/C++ SDKs
• Experience with other DCCs (Nuke, Megascans, Speedtree)
• Experience working within an Assets production pipeline
• Experience developing machine learning models
• Experience developing AI-based solutions