Research and Development Engineer

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time
About Industrial Light & Magic

Industrial Light & Magic is a world-renowned visual effects company that has been pushing the boundaries of cinematic innovation for over four decades. Our team of talented artists and engineers work together to create breathtaking visual effects for some of the most iconic films and franchises in history.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research and Development Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our R&D group, you will be responsible for developing innovative algorithms, crafting artist-friendly user interfaces, and optimizing data management processes to support our visual effects production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement cutting-edge algorithms and tools to support our visual effects production
  • Design and develop user interfaces that are intuitive and efficient for our artists
  • Collaborate with our engineering team to optimize data management processes and improve overall system performance
  • Work with our commercial software vendors to develop and deploy the next generation of machine-learning-based tools
  • Provide technical support and consultation to our artists and engineers as needed
Requirements
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux
  • Knowledge of and/or eagerness to learn principles of visual effects, potentially with a specialty such as modeling, animation, lighting, rendering, image processing, etc.
  • Experience with Maya, Houdini, Katana, Mari or other commercial software applications is helpful, but a readiness to learn works as well
  • Experience with machine learning techniques, processes, and toolsets
  • Working knowledge of standard data formats: OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD, etc.
  • Enthusiasm for designing artist-friendly interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PySide, QML, etc.
  • Appreciation of software development principles: object-oriented design, test-driven development, source code management, build and release processes
  • Extensive experience developing in at least one of the above listed niches
  • Experience leading and mentoring the team and others around you
Education and Experience
  • BS and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or similar experience
  • Typically 10+ years or demonstrated experience with professional software development and/or VFX production
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of C$137,300 to C$175,800 per year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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