Principal Software Engineer (Platform)Provides the team with deep technical insight into the details of building modern production pipelines using USD and Houdini as a backbone. Leverages extensive production experience and leadership skills to design and help build systems, APIs, and components for other developers. Designs and/or utilizes abstract and interoperable pipeline frameworks, participates in design, architecture, prototyping, and technical leadership for creation and integration of innovative techniques (particularly in the area of Generative AI) into the pipeline design.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and build reusable systems and components in the domain of USD and Houdini pipelines, enabling developers to build production-facing workflowsGather requirements from stakeholders and help to prioritize themInterpret high-level architectural goals into technical documents and effective operational componentsEnsure that projects align with stakeholder goals, industry best practices,



and scalability requirementsCollaborate with vendors and open source communities to ensure that critical issues are solved upstream where possiblePartner with software development leadership and pipeline team to identify and schedule tasksLead the implementation of solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our processesMentor and upskill engineers through feedback, code review, and training sessionsIdentify opportunities for innovation by investigating recent approaches in ML and Generative AI, and collaborate with Pipeline leadership to integrate these into our short- and long-term roadmapQualificationsPassion for staying knowledgeable about the latest trends in VFX and computer graphicsFirm grasp of all departments and components that comprise a VFX pipeline10+ years experience in software engineering5+ years experience in engineering leadershipStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionalityDepth and breadth of understanding of engineering principles, practices, and language. Acronyms such as DRY, OOP, UML, and TDD should be familiar.Experience with agentic systems a plusFamiliarity with virtual production and volume capture a plus$187,000 - $250,000 CAD a year. This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, Canada. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Software Engineer (Platform) (Vancouver)
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📍 Vancouver