Staff Tools Engineer - Real-Time Graphics Pipelines Lead

Aechelon Technology; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Health benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Aechelon Technology, a Shield AI company, seeks a Staff Tool Engineer to empower our art team with robust C++ tools and automated pipelines. You will design, develop, test, and optimize production tools and scripts, collaborating closely with artists, engineers, producers, and testers to deliver high-quality content.

The role requires strong C++ and Python expertise, experience with Maya/Photoshop plugins, and a passion for real-time graphics. Hybrid schedule in California.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in content creation software design, development and integration.
• Expert knowledge and experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience programming 2D/3D content creation tools for film, game, or simulation pipelines.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Proven ability to take ownership of technical initiatives, make sound engineering decisions, and deliver solutions with minimal oversight.
• Ability to bridge the creative and technical aspects of computer graphics.
• Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, optimization, and maintenance of C++ tools
• Design, write, and update Python tools and scripts to enhance and automate areas of our production pipeline
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with artists, engineers, producers, and testers to build phenomenal pipelines and products

Skills

C++

Python

Debugging

Software design

Education

BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field

Tools

Maya

Photoshop

Qt

pyQt/pySide

QGIS

Job description

Aechelon Technology, a Shield AI company, seeks a Staff Tool Engineer to empower our art team with robust C++ tools and automated pipelines. You will design, develop, test, and optimize production tools and scripts, collaborating closely with artists, engineers, producers, and testers to deliver high-quality content.

The role requires strong C++ and Python expertise, experience with Maya/Photoshop plugins, and a passion for real-time graphics. Hybrid schedule in California.