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26WD100629, Software Developer, Pipeline Integration
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team at Autodesk Research. This role focuses on advancing computer graphics pipelines specifically tailored for the AI era within our Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS). The ideal candidate will have a robust background in computer graphics, API integration, and modern cloud compute infrastructure, coupled with strong coding skills, particularly in Python and data processing. This position is essential for driving innovation and efficiency in our gaming, animation, and VFX projects.
Optional: A reel or a link to your portfolio to showcase your work in industry can also be submitted during application.
Responsibilities
Integrate and optimize APIs for Maya and other Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools
Leverage DCCs in pipelines for gaming, animation, and VFX projects
Collaborate with artists to develop advanced methods to create and process data for machine learning
Create scripts and solutions to facilitate automation and efficient data processing
Ensure systems are optimized for cloud compute infrastructure
Work within project requirements to develop systems that align with the overall vision
Assist in data acquisition and processing projects
Debug and optimize technical issues in graphics pipelines and models
Stay updated with evolving trends and techniques in computer graphics
Leverage creative and analytical skills to push the boundaries of pipeline efficiency
Communicate effectively with artistic and research teams to ensure successful integration of systems into projects
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience in film, TV, or game production, working closely with modelers, effects technical directors, riggers and animators
Experience developing for asset and pipeline management frameworks
Experience in extracting and managing large volumes of data from Maya
Deep experience in designing, maintaining and evolving computer graphics pipelines
Strong understanding of procedural principles, style languages, and complexity
Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams on productions and projects
Inclusive mindset and excels at collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for breaking down complex tasks
Preferred Qualifications
Up-to-date expertise in computer graphics best practices, production pipelines, and human-centered design
Experience building and maintaining Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid) management systems and maya based datasets
Expert in API of Maya and Bifrost
Knowledge of best practices for checkpointing and regenerating work reliably
Strong programming skills to manage artifact creation and management
Competence with modern cloud compute infrastructure
Passion for innovation and improving production processes
The Ideal Candidate
Has worked in the film, TV, or game production industries as a Procedural Artist or Technical Director with hands-on experience in modern 3D procedural production
Demonstrates a strong understanding of data requirements for ML pipelines
Has a passion for adopting new technologies and techniques to enhance procedural workflows
Strong desire to advance the production process for a re-imagined entertainment industry
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26WD100629 Développeur logiciel, Intégration de pipelines
Aperçu du Poste
Nous recherchons un développeur logiciel senior pour rejoindre notre équipe chez Autodesk Research. Ce poste a pour objectif de faire évoluer les pipelines d’infographie spécialement adaptés à l’ère de l’IA au sein de notre division Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS). Le candidat idéal possédera une solide expérience en infographie, en intégration d’API et en infrastructures modernes de calcul dans le cloud, ainsi que de solides compétences en programmation, notamment en Python et en traitement des données. Ce poste est essentiel pour stimuler l’innovation et l’efficacité dans nos projets de jeux vidéo, d’animation et d’effets spéciaux.
Facultatif : vous pouvez également joindre à votre candidature une bande démo ou un lien vers votre portfolio afin de présenter vos réalisations dans le secteur.
Responsabilités
Intégrer et optimiser les API pour Maya et d’autres outils de création de contenu numérique (DCC)
Exploiter les outils DCC dans les pipelines destinés aux projets de jeux vidéo, d’animation et d’effets spéciaux
Collaborer avec les artistes pour développer des méthodes avancées de création et de traitement des données destinées à l’apprentissage automatique
Créer des scripts et des solutions pour faciliter l’automatisation et le traitement efficace des données
Veiller à ce que les systèmes soient optimisés pour l’infrastructure de calcul dans le cloud
Travailler dans le respect des exigences du projet pour développer des systèmes qui s’alignent sur la vision globale
Participer aux projets d’acquisition et de traitement des données
Déboguer et optimiser les problèmes techniques dans les pipelines graphiques et les modèles
Se tenir informé des tendances et techniques en constante évolution dans le domaine de l’infographie
Mettre à profit ses compétences créatives et analytiques pour repousser les limites de l’efficacité des pipelines
Communiquer efficacement avec les équipes artistiques et de recherche pour garantir une intégration réussie des systèmes dans les projets
Qualifications Minimales
Au moins 3 ans d’expérience dans la production cinématographique, télévisuelle ou de jeux vidéo, en étroite collaboration avec des modélisateurs, des directeurs techniques des effets spéciaux, des riggers et des animateurs
Expérience dans le développement de frameworks de gestion des ressources et des pipelines
Expérience dans l’extraction et la gestion de grands volumes de données à partir de Maya
Solide expérience dans la conception, la maintenance et l’évolution de pipelines d’infographie
Bonne compréhension des principes procéduraux, des langages stylistiques et de la complexité
Capacité avérée à travailler au sein d’équipes pluridisciplinaires sur des productions et des projets
Esprit inclusif et excellentes aptitudes à la collaboration
Excellentes capacités de communication orale et écrite pour décomposer des tâches complexes
Qualifications Souhaitées
Expertise à jour dans les meilleures pratiques de l’infographie, les pipelines de production et la conception centrée sur l’utilisateur
Expérience dans la mise en place et la maintenance de systèmes de gestion Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid) et d’ensembles de données basés sur Maya
Expert en API de Maya et Bifrost
Connaissance des meilleures pratiques en matière de sauvegarde et de régénération fiables du travail
Solides compétences en programmation pour gérer la création et la gestion d’artefacts
Maîtrise des infrastructures modernes de cloud computing
Passion pour l’innovation et l’amélioration des processus de production
Le Candidat Idéal
A travaillé dans les secteurs de la production cinématographique, télévisuelle ou vidéoludique en tant qu’artiste procédural ou directeur technique, avec une expérience pratique de la production procédurale 3D moderne
Fait preuve d’une solide compréhension des exigences en matière de données pour les pipelines d’apprentissage automatique
Est passionné par l’adoption de nouvelles technologies et techniques visant à améliorer les flux de travail procéduraux
Possède une forte volonté de faire évoluer les processus de production au service d’une industrie du divertissement réinventée
Learn More
About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,000 and $157,300. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in film, television, or game production working closely with modelers, effects technical directors, riggers, and animators
- Experience developing asset and pipeline management frameworks
- Experience extracting and managing large volumes of data from Maya
- Deep experience designing, maintaining, and evolving computer graphics pipelines
- Strong understanding of procedural principles, style languages, and complexity
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams on productions and projects
- Inclusive mindset and strong collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex tasks
- Current expertise in computer graphics best practices, production pipelines, and human-centered design
- Experience building and maintaining Flow Production Tracking or ShotGrid systems and Maya-based datasets
- Expertise with Maya and Bifrost APIs
- Knowledge of reliable checkpointing and work regeneration practices
- Strong programming skills for artifact creation and management
- Competence with modern cloud computing infrastructure
- Experience as a procedural artist or technical director in film, television, or game production
- Understanding of data requirements for machine learning pipelines
Autodesk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Autodesk and has not been reviewed or approved by Autodesk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is considered expansive, combining discretionary time off for salaried roles, company holidays/Autodays, and a periodic paid sabbatical. These options provide flexibility beyond standard accrual-based PTO.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards prominently include RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, alongside annual bonus or commission programs. These elements are available to eligible employees and can materially augment base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, IVF/co‑maternity, and fertility benefits, plus dedicated coaching and Cleo resources for parenting and caregiving. These services extend support before, during, and after leave.
Autodesk Insights
What We Do
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D. We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife. We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife.
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