Pipeline Engineer
Job Description
Job Detail
- Design, develop, and maintain Pipeline’s software tools
- Support a variety of artist workflows: I/O, Editorial, VFX, Color, Sound, QC, Review, Mastering, and Delivery
- Support a variety of production types: Exo Sphere advertisements, long-format in-venue features, real-time, etc
- Directly collaborate with end users and stakeholders to determine scalable solutions to address problems in a user-friendly manner from proof-of-concept to deployment
- Adhere to industry-standard conventions for coding and documentation
- Identify potential optimizations or newer solutions to existing pipeline tools
What do you need to succeed?
Minimum of four years writing pipeline tools for a VFX, post, or animation facility- Strong understanding of software development best practices; testing, version management, etc
- Strong experience in all major OS: Windows, Linux, MacOS
- Strong development experience with Python
- Familiarity with creating pipeline integrations for Nuke, Houdini, After Effects, a, Resolve, etc
- Experience with version control tools: Git
- Experience designing user interfaces with PyQt
- Experience with Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid)
- Experience with ASWF’s Rez package management a plus
- Experience with Deadline (or similar render manager) a plus
- Detail oriented with excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, take criticism, and work under high pressure with tight deadlines
- Good problem solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members across different disciplines including directly interfacing with stakeholders to understand requirements
Pay Range
$125,000—$160,000 USD
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward- We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers
- Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status- In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required
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