Senior Linux Kernel Engineer developing and maintaining EOS kernel software for Arista Networks’ client - to - cloud networking products. Integrating CPUs, hardware, tests, and upstream Linux features.
About the role
- Junior Software Engineer developing LookDev, Lighting, and rendering tools for Image Engine, a Vancouver VFX studio. Optimizing Arnold, Gaffer, GPU, and production workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support proprietary, open-source, and third-party software for Lighting, LookDev, and rendering workflows
- Collaborate with artists, technical directors, and supervisors to determine LookDev and Lighting needs
- Identify and optimize bottlenecks in shading, lighting, and rendering algorithms and workflows
- Contribute to Image Engine's open-source initiatives, Cortex and Gaffer
- Communicate with third-party software vendors to prioritize feature requests and bug fixes
- Design and implement solutions for current production workflows and generalize them for all productions when possible
- Document, test, debug, and maintain tools, scripts, and plugins
- Provide secondary technical support, training, and tutorials to Artists, TDs, and Production Staff
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends for Look Development, Lighting, and Rendering on CPU and GPU
- Serve as primary developer of proprietary Look Development and Lighting tools
- Act as primary liaison between Software, Look Dev, and Lighting
- Work closely with VFX departments relying on 3D rendering
Requirements
- A university degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years experience developing software in a VFX, Animation, or Games production environment, or a postgraduate degree (MSc, PhD) with a strong focus on Computer Graphics
- Experience developing tools for a production-ready path tracer, preferably Arnold
- Experience with OSL and GLSL
- Experience writing software in C++ and Python
- Demonstrable knowledge of high-end DCC applications and APIs, e.g., Maya, Katana, Nuke
- Experience with modern VFX data formats and APIs like Alembic, USD, or VDB
- Experience developing in a Linux environment
- Solid grasp of rendering fundamentals, from the mathematics of the rendering equation to efficient implementation in code
- Team oriented with good communication skills, able to work closely with artists
- Ability to work in a structured environment with clear priorities
- Expectation of upfront planning before proceeding with final implementation
- Proactive ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to accept and integrate direction and feedback from supervisors and peers
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to monitor and identify potential inefficiencies with production workflows
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and applications
- Willingness to extend beyond current specializations when required
- Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada
Benefits
- Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine
- Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year
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