Full-Time

Houdini Pipeline Developer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Scanline VFX

501-1,000 employees

Visual effects for film and TV, real-time filmmaking

Data & Analytics

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Required Skills

Python

Requirements

Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini
4+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using python
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems

Responsibilities

Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflows
Write high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-tested
Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirements
Contribute to technical briefs and user documentation

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 workflows
Write high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-tested
Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirements
Contribute to technical briefs and user documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini
4+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using python
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an FX artist using Houdini in production
Experience writing a Houdini pipeline using USD / Solaris
PDG / TOPs experience

About Us

Scanline 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.

Eyeline Studios

Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.

Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.

Scanline VFX

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Scanline VFX specializes in providing visual effects for film and television projects, utilizing their proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to create photorealistic natural phenomena such as fire, smoke, and water. Additionally, their virtual production division, Eyeline Studios, is leading the way in redefining real-time filmmaking for content creators.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1989

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -21%

1 year growth

↓ -18%

2 year growth

↓ -22%