Senior Pipeline Developer (Houdini)

The Houdini Pipeline Developer at Scanline VFX collaborates with Pipeline Leads to build a Houdini pipeline spanning lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, using USD and Solaris as a backbone. This role requires leveraging production experience to create intuitive and self-documenting workflows that can be quickly adopted by users of differing skill levels and operate efficiently on scenes of extreme scale and complexity.

Key responsibilities include solving complex problems in Houdini pipeline workflows, writing high-quality Python code, communicating with artists to identify inefficiencies and gather requirements, and contributing to technical briefs and user documentation.

Qualifications include:

• Passion for staying on top of latest Houdini features
• 8+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using Python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows
• Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
• Comfort with git and unit testing
• Desire to understand complex systems
• Background as an FX artist using Houdini in production (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with OpenUSD / Solaris (a plus)
• Experience with PDG / TOPs (preferred)

Scanline VFX, powered by Netflix, is committed to pushing the boundaries of visual effects. They encourage exploration, innovation, and idea-sharing from all team members. The company also has a virtual production division called Eyeline Studios, which is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking.

Scanline VFX offers fair and equal treatment of applications, considering candidates based solely on their qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $170,000 per year for applicants in Vancouver, BC, with potential variations based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location.