Develop Python scripts and Houdini nodes to enhance creative workflows. Collaborate in Agile teams, optimize deployment, and document pipeline processes.
Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.
We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.
THE ROLE
Join us in building next-level creative pipelines! You’ll develop Python scripts, Houdini nodes, and HDAs to streamline creative workflows and pipeline integration. Working closely with teams, you’ll tackle deployment challenges, optimize performance, and drive innovation in an Agile environment. You'll also document your work and empower users to leverage new pipeline capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop Python scripts, Houdini nodes and Houdini Digital Assets (HDA) for the efficient management of creative data
- Participate in daily scrums and interviews with stakeholders to ensure the successful gathering of requirements, planning and execution for all tasks involved in delivering a pipeline that integrates with other aspects of the overall project
- Collaborate and contribute with peers in an Agile development environment, including conducting code reviews to ensure quality and standards are maintained
- Identify challenging aspects of integration and deployment of the pipeline in production together with members of the client studio
- Contribute to documenting design, implementation and usage of the pipeline
- Educate end users on how to take advantage of new capabilities unlocked by the pipeline
WHO YOU ARE
- BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
- 7+ years experience developing pipeline solutions in a visual-effects or animation-production studio, or a combination of an advanced degree plus relevant work experience
- Highly skilled in the use of Houdini, including in the creation and maintenance of HDA’s and VEX code
- Experience writing Python code for creative pipelines, with special focus on the relevant Houdini modules
- Expert in workflows and pipelines for VFX production
- Adept at writing code for asset-management systems
- Familiarity with Katana and/or Maya
- Experience working collaboratively with version control (e.g., Git)
- Working familiarity with Agile/Scrum development process
- Self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work both in a team and independently
- Ability to work with minimal direction and manage a project independently from start to finish
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The annual compensation includes equity (per qualifications)
- The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
- The base pay offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
- Flexible working environment and more!
ADDITIONAL INFO
DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
DigitalFish may share your personal information and resume with trusted partners only as necessary to help facilitate your employment journey.
DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.
All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Top Skills
Git
Houdini
Katana
Maya
Python
Vex
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