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Senior Software Engineer — 3D Graphics
1 year ago
DigitalFish has an immediate need for a Senior Software Engineer with professional experience and passion for developing complex and performant desktop applications with beautiful, usable user interfaces, including experience developing for macOS or cross-platform.
At DigitalFish, you will help us build next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users. DigitalFish has long been a trusted partner of leading digital media companies, and we are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.
Today, working alongside those partners we are building creative tools of our own, and you will join a growing team focused on creating advanced authoring tools for creative individuals and professionals alike.
Ideal candidates will have 7+ years relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to core development of new, high-end 3D animation tools targeting a broad base of creative users and emerging application areas
- Support development of next-generation graphics technologies on current and emerging hardware
- Advance a cutting-edge, multithreaded C++ animation execution and posing engine
- Design, develop, test and support the deployment of new software components and systems
- Work closely with other experts in C++ development, animation technology, 3D graphics, computer vision and machine learning while contributing to future production pipelines and engines
- Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams including artists, animators, storytellers and game designers to provide artist-accessible tools and enable new content-creation pipelines
- Manage project priorities, deadlines and deliverables while aligning with other team members and product management in a fast paced, Agile environment
Job Requirements
- BS/BA in Computer Science or a related engineering field
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing desktop applications using modern C++
- Significant experience as an engineer working within Agile teams on large code bases
- Solid understanding of modern 3D computer-graphics API's and GPU-programming concepts
- Experience with linear algebra and the basic mathematics behind 3D computer graphics
- Exceptional general programming ability, including a love for clean, readable, code and the best-practice methods behind creating it
- Deep understanding of software performance challenges and optimization tools and strategies
- Strong OOP and patterns knowledge and practical experience applying both in design, development, testing and refactoring of commercial applications
- Self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work both in a team and independently
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Bonus Experience
- Advanced background in 3D graphics, vision, machine learning, linear algebra or numerical programming
- Recent experience developing for macOS (Xcode 11+) and development experience on other desktop platforms (Windows or Linux)
- Familiarity with tools and processes used in digital production including: character rigging and deformation, libraries (especially Pixar’s USD), file formats (Usdz, FBX, Alembic), DCC plugins and pipeline concepts
- Experience with parallel-programming background, including design and implementation of multithreaded algorithms using pthreads or std::thread, std:atomics and lock-free methods
- Experience creating cross-platform desktop apps using Qt or native development
- Experience with cross-language development, particularly with Python or custom DSL’s
Compensation and Benefits
- The annual salary range for this position is $170,000 to $220,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
- The base pay actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
- Be part of a dynamic, creative, diverse, and well-respected company
- Flexible working environment and more!
Additional Info
Our team is fully remote, working effectively together in real time. The ability to work on the West Coast time is preferred.
DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time. All applicants must have the right to work in the United States. We look forward to hearing from you!
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