Senior Data Engineer (Pipeline)
DemandbaseSalary not specified
CA$100,000 – CA$170,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual EffectsIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 8 years of experience writing Maya pipeline code using Python. They should have strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows, and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming patterns. Comfort with Git and unit testing is also required, as is a desire to probe and understand complex systems. Experience as an artist using Maya in production and writing a Maya pipeline using OpenUSD is preferred, and programming experience in C++ is a plus.
Responsibilities
The Senior Pipeline Developer will collaborate with Pipeline Leads to build and maintain a Maya pipeline encompassing Modeling, Rigging, Animation, and Tracking/Matchmove, utilizing OpenUSD as the foundation. They will solve complex pipeline problems, write high-quality Python code, communicate with artists to identify inefficiencies and gather requirements, contribute to technical briefs and user documentation, and ensure the creation of intuitive and self-documenting workflows suitable for diverse skill levels and capable of efficiently handling scenes of extreme scale and complexity.
Skills
Maya
Python
OpenUSD
Git
Unit Testing
C++
Object-Oriented Programming
Pipeline Development
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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