Software Engineer - 2D

Position : Software Engineer - 2D

Hiring Range : $71,000 to $125,000 / year for a 40 hour work week

Project Contract : To Be Confirmed

Company Benefits : Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

Candidates are required to bebased in British Columbiaandeligible to work in Canada.

ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE

Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.

We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.

At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and support a mixture of proprietary, open-source, and third-party software for Comp, BG Prep, DMP and other 2D workflows.
• Collaborate with artists, technical directors, and supervisors to determine the studio’s needs for current and future productions.
• Design UIs and APIs for authoring, publishing, and tracking data throughout our content generation pipelines.
• Identify and optimize bottlenecks in algorithms and workflows throughout the pipeline.
• Contribute to Image Engine's open source initiatives : Cortex and Gaffer.
• Design and implement solutions targeting current production workflows, while ensuring they can be generalized for all productions when possible.
• Document, test, and debug tools to ensure they meet production requirements.
• Write clear documentation for tools, scripts, and plug-ins.
• Provide secondary technical support, training, and tutorials to Artists, TDs, and Production Staff.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends for content generation, asset management, and workflow automation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential Technical skills

Desirable Technical skills

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