Technoprops Software Engineer

Job Description

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

Technoprops is well known for our HMCs (Helmet Mounted Cameras), but we also create a wide range of Virtual Production hardware (Avatar), Animatronics (Narnia), Miniatures (Orville), custom electronics, and bespoke hardware and software. As part of the team, the software engineer’s job is to design and support many of the products we are known for and to work with creative heads to invent and design new products for filmmakers.

What you’ll do
• Design applications, with both desktop and web-based GUIs, to facilitate use of Technoprops on set devices by a wide range of technical aptitudes
• Implement, adapt and design UDP, TCP and Serial protocols for communicating with Technoprops and third-party hardware and software
• Develop and implement 3D transforms, sensor fusion and other algorithms
• Design plugins for third-party software to integrate data from Technoprops products
• Support, maintain and expand existing Technoprops software tools and documentation

What we're looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• General IT administration knowledge
• Expert knowledge of C++ and Python (2.7 and 3.x) on Windows and Linux
• Skilled designing interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.
• Experience with version control tools including git
• General knowledge of 3D modeling/animation and game engine software (e.g.: Maya, UE4)
• Experience with video recording/compression
• An intuitive understanding of the demands of a fast-paced, creatively-driven visual effects production environment.
• Collaboration: a readiness to trust others, be trustworthy, and play nice.
• Communication: an ability to express yourself concisely, a willingness to speak up, and a conviction to keep everyone informed of progress and issues.
• Empathy: an ability to listen intently and understand others’ needs.
• Creativity: an insightful and analytical thinker, and a creative problem solver
• Nice to have:
• Machine vision and image processing
• Embedded Linux kernel module development
• C/C++ firmware development for 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers
• Proficiency with realtime workflows and virtual production technology
• On set experience

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwp1yn-3-137-218-215-42 in your application.