Pipeline Engineer

Pipeline Engineer

Engineering | Remote

DigitalFish has an immediate need for a Pipeline Engineer with a solid grasp of Python and C++ as used in games and film production and experience building and deploying tools into complex content-production pipelines.

At DigitalFish, you will join a widely respected team enabling 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. Today we are launching software products of our own. Come help us!

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years relevant work experience, but if you think you’re right for this position, contact us; we’ll listen.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement Python libraries and tools enabling efficient production workflows
• Write user documentation and design notes for the software you create
• Take ownership of technical issues and drive them to resolution
• Participate in daily scrums and interviews with stakeholders to ensure the successful gathering of requirements, planning, and execution for all tasks involved in delivering a pipeline that integrates with other aspects of the overall project
• Collaborate and contribute with peers in an Agile development environment, including conducting code reviews to ensure quality and standards are maintained
• Identify challenging aspects of integration and deployment of the pipeline in production together with members of the client studio
• Contribute to documenting design, implementation, and usage of the pipeline
• Educate end users on how to take advantage of new capabilities unlocked by the pipeline

Who You Are

• BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years experience developing computer-graphics pipeline tools; at least 2 of those years implementing character rigging tools specifically
• Proven experience scripting Python/PyQt tools for Maya
• Good understanding of the 3D-graphics and mathematics fundamentals supporting creature rigging: trigonometry, linear algebra, matrices, vectors and quaternions
• Solid professional experience in team development using Python
• Solid general programming skills, including knowledge of software patterns, build systems, and optimization
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes
• Self-motivated with strong communications skills and able to work both in a team and independently
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Compensation and Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 to $160,000 plus equity (per qualifications). The base pay actually offered will take into account internal leveling, 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
• Flexible working environment
• Ability to influence products and features built on cutting-edge technologies
• Enormous opportunity for learning and professional growth
• Work with a well-respected, creative, and talented group of experts in graphics and animation

Location

Our team is fully remote, working effectively together in real-time. We are at work between US East Coast and West Coast business hours. 

Additional Info

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact us.
DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.
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.
We look forward to hearing from you!