Pipeline Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Weta Digital Full time

The Special Projects team within Wētā FX is looking to hire a Pipeline Engineer with a strong Unreal Engine background.

Special Projects is focused on developing innovative tools, content and experiences using real-time technologies.

Our goal is to enable creative partners to achieve their vision using emerging technologies with a focus on producing uncompromising visual work.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Technology Leadership team and collaborate meaningfully regarding the evolution and implementation of our realtime VFX pipeline and Special Projects initiatives
  • Collaborate with Artists, Developers and Infrastructure teams to design workflow solutions and solve production challenges
  • Contribute to the delivery of Virtual Production, Linear Media and Interactive projects by shaping the infrastructure supporting the technologies that drive them through each phase of production
  • Develop and support pipeline tools for the Special Projects team within and around DCC apps such as Houdini, Mari, Maya, Nuke, and Substance 3D.
  • Test and validate tools and techniques ensure ongoing research to aid in recommendations for improvement of workflows for increased productivity and communication
  • Crew Support:
  • Support the Special Projects Technology team in regards pipeline development and maintenance.

Experience and Attributes:

  • Experience developing creative code and pipeline tooling for Unreal Engine
  • Minimum of 3 years experience using Unreal Engine in a production environment
  • Production experience with version control systems such as Perforce and Git and integration systems such as Gitlab and Jenkins
  • Natural skill for addressing existing pipeline challenges as well as designing workflow solutions for future pipeline needs
  • Extensive knowledge of Python, broad experience with other programming languages such as HLSL/GLSL, C/C++, C#, JavaScript or HTML and libraries such as Qt is a plus
  • Production and tools development experience within a Games or VFX facility for Houdini, Mari, Maya, Nuke, Substance 3D and/or Shotgun
  • Systems management experience for Windows, macOS and Linux platforms
  • Must be a detailorientated selfstarted who is highly organized
  • Understand the importance of clear documentation in regards to pipeline and tools planning
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills
  • Passion for emerging technologies across the media & entertainment industry


At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated.

We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we're striving to build a workplace experience that's second to none.

Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

Location:
Wellington, NZ
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