Developer / pipeline TD

Newbreed Visual Effects is looking for a TD/software developer for its R&D department.
Tasks will include: participation in the development and maintenance of our VFX pipeline software, development of plug-ins for third-party software integration in our pipeline and according to specific production needs and development of stand-alone tools for the aforementioned.
Newbreed VFX is looking for a team player, someone with initiative and the ability to think outside the box, with problem solving skills and a good understanding of the production pipeline, and the ability to work and to deliver working solutions and tools within a tight production or development schedule.
Responsibilities :

  • Participate in the development of our in-house pipeline software.
  • Write plug-ins for the integration of third-party software (3D and compositing packages, etc).
  • Create tools and scripts to address specific production needs.
  • Work with R&D management to prioritize tasks.
  • Keep CG Supervisor informed of progress, changes and issues.

Requirements :

  • Experience in tools and pipeline development in the field of CG production.
  • Good working knowledge of Python, C/C++, MEL and shell scripting.
  • Experience in cross-platform UI development.
  • Knowledge of MySQL, Perl, PHP an asset.
  • Experience in shader writing an asset.
  • Good working knowledge of Maya, Nuke, their scripting languages and APIs.
  • Knowledge of Houdini, Mantra, and RenderMan-compliant renderers an asset.
  • Good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Good understanding of environment variables in both OS an asset.
  • Degree-level qualification in computer science.
  • At least 1 year of work experience within the CG/VFX industry.
  • Ability to communicate and interact positively in a collaborative environment.
  • Fluency in both English and French.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and demo reel to :
jobs@newbreedvfx.com.
Please note that emails with large attachments will be discarded.
If you would like to send us your demo reel on CD, DVD or Blu-ray , please send it to the following address :

Newbreed Visual Effects
attn : Recruitment
240 Notre Dame Ouest, suite 350
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 1T3

Please note that submitted demo material will not be returned. Please only send in copies of your work.

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