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You will develop and maintain custom tools and automation scripts to optimize the VFX and Animation production pipeline.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain Python tools for Blender, Houdini, Nuke, and Unreal Engine workflows.
Manage GitHub repositories using branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.
Build asset management tools, publishing systems, and data pipelines for version tracking and metadata tagging.
Collaborate with FX TDs, LookDev, and Asset departments to integrate tools and optimize workflows.
Support R&D in developing AI/ML-based tools, including data wrangling and model deployment.

Required Skills

3+ years of experience as a Python Developer, ideally within VFX, Animation, or Gaming pipelines.
Proficiency with DCC application APIs: Blender (bpy), Houdini (hou, HDAs), and Nuke (nuke, Blink).
Solid experience managing GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions.
Experience with cross-platform deployment across Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Knowledge of data wrangling, file management, and production tracking tools like Ayon or Kitsu.
Competency in Python, VFX Pipeline development, and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to troubleshoot complex pipeline issues and provide technical documentation.

Preferred Skills

Experience with AI/ML integration pipelines using TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Stable Diffusion.
Knowledge of Docker, C++, OpenGL, or shader development.
Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud) and database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).<

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