Senior Tools Engineer – VFX & Real-Time Pipelines

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an outstanding Senior Tools Engineer to join Lightspeed Studios. You will design and develop Python and Qt/PySide tools, implement DCC integrations, and help artists and engineers iterate faster with reliable software.

The role requires 8+ years in tools/pipeline engineering in games or VFX, strong Python, Qt experience, and familiarity with Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine, and asset pipelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in tools, pipeline or technical art engineering for games or real‑time production.
• BS/MS or equivalent in computer science, engineering or related field.
• Strong Python with solid architecture, debugging, testing, and API design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python and Qt/PySide tools, desktop apps, and DCC integrations.
• Collaborate with artists, technical artists, and engineers to solve production challenges.
• Improve usability, reliability, performance, and iteration speed of tools.
• Develop integrations across DCC apps, production systems, and real‑time environments.
• Explore content workflows and AI-assisted automation for repetitive tasks.

Skills

Python

Qt

API design

Debugging

Education

BS in CS or related

MS in CS or related

Tools

Qt/PySide

Maya

Houdini

Substance

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an outstanding Senior Tools Engineer to join Lightspeed Studios. You will design and develop Python and Qt/PySide tools, implement DCC integrations, and help artists and engineers iterate faster with reliable software.

The role requires 8+ years in tools/pipeline engineering in games or VFX, strong Python, Qt experience, and familiarity with Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine, and asset pipelines.