Senior Software Developer

Job Description

Technicolor Creative Studios is a creative technology company driven by one purpose: The realization of ambitious and extraordinary ideas. We inspire creative companies across the world to produce their most iconic work. Our award-winning teams of artists and technologists' partner with the creative community across film, television, animation, gaming, brand experience and advertising to bring the universal art of storytelling to audiences everywhere.

No idea is too ambitious for us to create to an incredibly high standard. Technicolor Creative Studios provides World Class production expertise in Film, Episodic, Gaming, Advertising and Experiential Marketing

Primary Responsibilities
• Work with a mix of local and remote Team Members to ensure realistic planning, scheduling, and regular deliveries of the results to internal clients
• Mentor more junior team members, and share and grow with your peers
• Shape the implementation and design of FX workflows, simulation tools, and Houdini/FX pipeline integration
• Produce documentation and support users in the maintenance phase, and contribute to demonstration during exploratory phases
• Builds and maintain relationships with internal clients (CG Supervisors, Lead Artists etc.)

Qualifications
• 5+ years in a creative industry in a technical role (Film, Episodic, Commercials)
• Technical STEM Degree, or equivalent applied knowledge
• A strong understanding of FX workflow and the constituents of high-quality shots.
• A strong understanding of the mathematical fundamentals of simulation
• Deep Knowledge of Python both within and outside of DCC clients
• Pixar USD and Solaris (or keen to learn fast)
• Knowledge of Houdini's API and Scripting options (Python SDK and Vex)
• Intermediate or better C++ knowledge and implementation experience
• Able to work in a multi-cultural, multi-site large organization
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a structured development environment (Version Control, Issue tracking, task tracking etc.)

Desirable Skills

Desirable skills are advantageous, but not strictly necessary.

We don't expect candidates to tick ALL the boxes, but if you have any of the following in any combination they will be highly regarded. If you don't, a keen interest in learning more on the job about some combination will be important.
• Houdini HDK
• Simulation, implementation and/or frameworks
• An ''eye for detail'' for what makes great FX in a shot
• Epic Unreal, Operation
• Maya, Operation and SDK
• Katana, Operation and SDK

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7ykk9-3-137-161-222-42 in your application.