Senior Software Engineer, Backend
HungryrootSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
VFX, Virtual ProductionIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess a minimum of twelve years of Python software development experience and at least two years in a lead role. Strong written and verbal communication skills, object-oriented programming expertise, and experience with Unreal Engine for virtual production are required. Familiarity with stage technologies like OLAT, LED walls, motion capture, and camera tracking, as well as experience developing tools for VFX, animation, or real-time production environments, is also necessary. Understanding of volume capture workflows, including meshing and gaussian splatting pipelines, is preferred.
Responsibilities
The Lead Software Engineer will lead a team in developing and maintaining tools for real-time, virtual production, and stage workflows. This role involves collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to define requirements, translating them into technical components, and mitigating potential issues to keep projects on schedule. The engineer will also set quality standards, mentor team members through code reviews, take ownership of pipeline initiatives, work with Pipeline Architects on project definitions, and ensure projects align with organizational goals and best practices.
Skills
Python
Software Development
API Design
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Unreal Engine
Virtual Production (VP)
Previsualization (Previz)
Agile Frameworks
Code Review
Mentorship
Stakeholder Management
Requirements Gathering
Risk Mitigation
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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