Sony Pictures Imageworks · 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expSony Pictures Imageworks is committed to respecting traditional lands and working with communities towards reconciliation. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their development team, focusing on the development and implementation of pre-production tools for animation projects.
Digital Entertainment
Responsibilities
The engineer is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of pre-production tools under the guidance of Vice President Of Technology of Sony Pictures Animation
Qualification
Required
Advanced Python development
Ability to design simple tools to solve various workflow problems
Proven ability to deliver high quality software in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities across multiple toolsets and platforms
Advanced scripting and API integration skills of applications used in Animation Pre-Production and Production, such as Unreal, Shotgrid, Photoshop, or Maya
5+ years of experience in software development
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and creative teams
Proactive problem-solver with a focus on usability and scalability
Preferred
Cross platform development including OSX, Linux and Windows
Experience in developing web applications
Exposure to editorial and post-production workflows (Avid, Premiere, or Hiero)
Understanding of USD or asset management systems
An understanding of layout and previs process
Benefits
Healthcare
401K
Sick and Vacation leave
Standard increases as applicable
Company
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award® winning visual effects and animation unit of Sony Pictures Digital Productions known for It is a sub-organization of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
1001-5000 employees
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