Working under the guidance of senior engineers and leads, you will help analyze workflows, implement new features, and support the team in day-to-day problem solving....This role is an opportunity to grow your technical skills and deepen your understanding of animation production pipelines in a collaborative studio environment....Responsibilities
• Develops, tests, and documents features in the proprietary software used across concurrent film productions, under the direction of senior engineers and leads.
• Assists in analyzing existing workflows and procedures related to the company pipeline.
• Collaborates with IT infrastructure, Client Services, Wrangling, Production, and Show TD teams to help investigate and resolve issues with hardware, software products, or internal systems.
• Supports end users in operating new or updated programs, including writing basic user documentation.
• Stays informed on current trends in animation technology and tools relevant to the production pipeline.
• Applies engineering best practices in code quality, version control, and testing.
• Learns and works within established technical frameworks and architectural patterns set by the team.
• Participates actively in team brainstorming and planning sessions, sharing ideas and as...Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally in VFX, animation, or a related media/tech industry.
• Exposure to animation or VFX production workflows is a plus but not required.
• BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience (3+ years) in a software engineering role.
• Solid foundational engineering skills, with an understanding of code quality, readability, and maintainability.
• Ability to contribute effectively within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of Python 3+ - ability to write clean, functional scripts and tools independently.
• Familiarity with Agile workflows and task tracking tools such as Jira, daily standups, and sprint planning.
• Basic familiarity with USD and its role in production pipelines; experience with integrations in DCC apps (Maya, Houdini/Solaris, Nuke) is a plus.
• Some experience with PyQt or PySide for tool d...If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at https://skydance.com/report-suspected-fraud/.