Scanline VFX
Senior Pipeline Developer (Houdini)
Scanline VFX, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Houdini Pipeline Developer collaborates with Pipeline Leads to build a Houdini pipeline that spans lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, using USD and Solaris as a backbone. They leverage their production experience to create intuitive and self-documenting workflows that can be quickly adopted by users of differing skill levels, and which can operate efficiently on scenes of extreme scale and complexity.
Key Responsibilities
Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflowsWrite high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-testedCommunicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirementsContribute to technical briefs and user documentationQualifications
Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini8+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using pythonStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionalityUnderstanding of object-oriented programming patternsComfortable with git and unit testingDesire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systemsBackground as an FX artist using Houdini in production preferredHands-on experience with OpenUSD / Solaris a plusExperience with PDG / TOPs preferred
$100,000 - $170,000 a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.About UsScanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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Key Responsibilities
Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflowsWrite high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-testedCommunicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirementsContribute to technical briefs and user documentationQualifications
Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini8+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using pythonStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionalityUnderstanding of object-oriented programming patternsComfortable with git and unit testingDesire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systemsBackground as an FX artist using Houdini in production preferredHands-on experience with OpenUSD / Solaris a plusExperience with PDG / TOPs preferred
$100,000 - $170,000 a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.About UsScanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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