Senior Software Animation Developer
4 months ago
Position Overview
Autodesk has built one of the most impactful content creation software production teams in the world. We are looking for a Senior Software Animation Developer to join us, focusing on the products in our media and entertainment business. By joining our team, you will become an active contributor to the growing success of our industry-leading digital content creation products used for film, television, games and more.
As a Senior Software Developer on the Animation team , you will contribute to main software feature enhancements and artist tools and workflows for Maya, 3ds Max, and Motion Builder. Projects will include animation and rigging feature workflows and performance optimizations. There will be interesting opportunities to work on projects that leverage Machine Learning, GPU compute, multi-threading, scalable algorithms, and Web Development. Development tasks involve exposure to different VFX and games technologies, open-source projects (e.g., USD, AnimX, OTIO), language integrations / APIs (e.g., Python, C++) and software development infrastructure.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Software Development based in Canada. This role is hybrid with the primary location in Montreal, Canada. Autodesk supports FLEX working model.
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality code and technical designs
Work with a cross-functional, agile team to refine functional requirements
Ensure new code conforms to standards and meet feature specifications
Participate in peer code reviews
Write and maintain automated tests to ensure that software is stable and reliable
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of professional programming experience
Strong object-oriented, software architecture, and C++ skills are required
Practical knowledge of Modern C++ (C++11 and above)
Ability to break down complex problems into user-focused solutions
Knowledge of Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Geometry, specifically as they apply to animation programming
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to adapt to changes
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Enjoy working and collaborating with both technical and non-technical audiences
Interest in the development of scalable, performant software, leveraging hardware and software solutions
Interest in the fields of VFX and Video Game production
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with GPGPU programming (preferably OpenCL)
Experience using Maya and/or 3ds Max
Experience developing Maya and/or 3ds Max Plugins
Experience working with Machine Learning concepts and technologies
Experience with Animation or Rigging in a production environment, either directly or through supporting an Art team
Working knowledge of Mocap and Retargeting workflows
Familiarity with HumanIK in Maya, MotionBuilder, or Game Engines
Experience working with Unreal Engine
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python)
Experience with Frontend Web Development (e.g. React)
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24WD78796 Développeur(se) principal(e) de logiciels d'animation
Description du poste
Autodesk a mis sur pied l’une des équipes de production de logiciels de création de contenu les plus importantes au monde. Nous recherchons un(e) développeur(se) principal(e) de logiciels d'animation pour se joindre à notre équipe. La personne choisie travaillera principalement sur les produits dans notre secteur des médias et du divertissement. En vous joignant à notre équipe, vous contribuerez activement à la réussite croissante de nos produits de création de contenu numérique de pointe utilisés dans les domaines du cinéma, de la télévision, des jeux, et plus encore.
En tant que développeur(se) principal(e) de logiciels au sein de l'équipe Animation , vous contribuerez aux améliorations des fonctionnalités des logiciels principaux ainsi qu'aux outils et flux de travail des artistes pour Maya, 3ds Max et Motion Builder. Les projets comprendront des flux de travail de fonctionnalités d’animation et de montage, ainsi que des optimisations de performances. Il y aura des opportunités intéressantes de travailler sur des projets qui utilisent l'apprentissage automatique, le calcul sur processeur graphique, le traitement en plusieurs unités d’exécution, les algorithmes évolutifs et le développement Web. Les tâches de développement impliquent une exposition à une variété de technologies d’effets visuels et de jeux, de projets source libre (par exemple, USD, AnimX, OTIO), d’intégrations de langages / API (par exemple, Python, C++) et d’infrastructures de développement logiciel.
Vous relèverez du ou de la gestionnaire principal(e) du développement de logiciels basé(e) au Canada. Il s’agit d’un poste hybride et l’emplacement principal est à Montréal, Canada. Autodesk prend en charge le modèle de travail FLEX.
Responsabilités
Développer des conceptions techniques et du code d’excellente qualité
Travailler avec une équipe agile et interfonctionnelle pour affiner les exigences fonctionnelles
S’assurer que le nouveau code respecte les normes et les spécifications des fonctionnalités
Participer à des examens de code entre pairs
Rédiger et tenir à jour des tests automatiques pour garantir la stabilité et la fiabilité du logiciel
Exigences minimales
Au moins 5 ans d'expérience professionnelle en programmation
Solides compétences en architecture logicielle orientée objet et en C++ requises
Connaissance pratique du C++ Moderne (C++11 et supérieur)
Capacité à décomposer des problèmes complexes en solutions axées sur les utilisateurs
Connaissance de l'algèbre linéaire, du calcul et de la géométrie, notamment en ce qui concerne la programmation en animation
Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités concurrentes et à s'adapter aux changements
Solides compétences d’analyse et de résolution de problèmes
Envie de travailler et de collaborer avec des publics techniques et non spécialisés
Intérêt pour le développement de logiciels évolutifs et performants, tirant parti de solutions matérielles et logiciels
Intérêt pour les domaines des effets visuels et de la production de jeux vidéo
Compétences souhaitées
Expérience en programmation GPGPU (de préférence OpenCL)
Expérience avec Maya et/ou 3ds Max
Expérience dans le développement de plugiciels Maya et/ou 3ds Max
Expérience de travail avec les concepts et les technologies d'apprentissage automatique
Expérience en animation ou en montage dans un environnement de production, soit directement, soit en soutenant une équipe artistique
Connaissance pratique des processus de Mocap et du reciblage publicitaire
Connaissance de HumanIK dans Maya, MotionBuilder ou les moteurs de jeu
Expérience de travail avec Unreal Engine
Expérience avec les langages de script (par ex. Python)
Expérience dans le développement Web frontal (par ex. React)
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About Autodesk
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When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us
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