Pipeline Developer

Company Description

As a company founded and run by an artist, it’s our mission to provide talented artists with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment.

Job Description

Only applicants located in the GTA or willing to relocate before their start date will be considered

The Software Team is looking for a pipeline developer to help create and maintain our new USD based pipeline.
This position requires a good understanding of a VFX or Animation pipeline and the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team of developers. The position is for our Montreal studio. Working with the R&D and pipeline teams, you will be in charge of the following:

Responsibilities

• Developing tools, in Python, for our in-house applications and also for DCCs such as Maya, Houdini, Katana
• Implementing robust and easy to maintain code.
• Participating in the complete software development life-cycle; designing, supporting and maintaining software

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in VFX Pipelines
• Proficient in python 2.x/3.x and/or C++
• Experience working on scripts and command line applications (Unix)
• Experience of Linux operating systems.
• Experience of application development life-cycle using Agile methodologies
• Comfortable with Git version control and Jira ticketing systems a plus
• Degree in computer science, math or engineering

Assets

• Previous experience supporting a CG pipeline using in-house softwares and open source libraries like Alembic, USD or in-house technologies.
• Comfortable with project tracking software like Shotgun, Ftrack or Tactic
• Database knowledge is a benefit
• Experience in developing extensions for renderer such as Arnold or Prman a bonus
• Working knowledge of C/C++
• Experience with build systems like CMake or Scons
• Working experience with nuke , RV and editorial

Additional Information

• Full-time, Permanent Contract;
• 5 paid sick days;
• 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
• Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• RRSP with employer contribution.

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.