Pipeline Software Engineer

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South San Francisco, CA
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The Role
Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry. 
 
Our Software Team is looking for a Pipeline Engineer. Your primary role will be to support our art team and publishing products by designing tools and automating processes for the content creation pipeline.
 
The Hybrid Work requirement for this role is 2 days per week in-office at the Company’s South San Francisco office, while the remaining 3 days per week may be worked remotely from a home office.
 
United States citizenship is required due to restrictions on access to certain export controlled data.

Primary Tasks:

  • Assist in the design, development, testing, optimization, and maintenance of C++ tools
  • Design, write, and update Python scripts to enhance and automate areas of our production pipeline
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with artists, engineers, producers, and testers to build phenomenal pipelines and products

Minimum Requirements:

  • Passion for real-time computer graphics and art pipelines
  • In-depth knowledge and strong experience in C++ and Python
  • Some experience programming 2D/3D content creation tools for film or game pipelines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Ability to bridge the creative and technical aspects of computer graphics
  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
  • Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in content creation software design, development and integration for CGI or game development
  • Experience with performance optimizations in real-time simulations/games
  • Development experience creating plug-ins and pipeline automation within Maya and Photoshop.
  • Experience with user interface development and design using Qt and pyQt/pySide
  • Experience with Google Earth and GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcMap.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000 USD per year

The pay scale for this role is between $110,000 - $180,000. The range is specific to CALIFORNIA and may not be applicable to other locations. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, 100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans).

No relocation reimbursement provided.

For more information about our company, please visit www.aechelon.com

This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee. 

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to [email protected] to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
154 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of visual simulation image generators, associated geospecific visual and sensor databases, realistic 3D models and integration services for the US Government and Government Prime Contractors.

Since 1998, Aechelon Technology has maintained an unparalleled track record in program deliveries for the US Marine Corp, US Navy, US Air Force, US Army, Special Operations Command, US State Department Foreign Military Sales program and US Coast Guard, with all excellent Past Performance Evaluations.

The Company has demonstrated its ability not only to deliver the visual system hardware and software, but also to provide comprehensive integration services, logistics support and program management with the delivery of image generators and databases for training programs for platforms including P-8A, BAMS, AV-8B, AH-1W, UH-1N, MV-22, MH-53, CH-53, C2-A, EA-6B, T-45, CH-47F, MH-60R, MH-60S, MMH, F-16, F-18 and F-35, and for simulation of advanced multi-sensor pods such as ATFLIR, WESCAM-20HD, LITENING II+ and AN/ASS-44C.

In addition, Aechelon Technology has collaborated with the Joint Services Night Vision Training Systems and works with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1) on the delivery of 21 enhanced Night Vision Goggles (NVG) mission rehearsal training capabilities, for use by the Navy/Marine Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation (NITE) Labs worldwide.

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