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Unreal Engine Developer (Innovation Lab) 6-month Contract

PXO is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company creating industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Gaming · Entertainment

Job Description

Pixomondo (PXO), a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is seeking an Unreal Engine Developer for their Innovation Lab on a 6-month contract basis. This role is crucial in leveraging Unreal Engine's capabilities for Virtual Production, VFX, LBE, and TV production. As part of PXO's Innovation Lab, you'll be at the forefront of content creation technology, working with AI, machine learning, real-time engines, robotics, and new media workflows.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a world-class team of disruptors in a high-tech environment. You'll be responsible for integrating Unreal Engine with proprietary Virtual Production pipelines, optimizing performance, and serving as a technical liaison between different teams. The role requires strong expertise in C++, Python, and graphics programming, along with a deep understanding of Unreal Engine.

Working in a hybrid environment across Toronto or London locations, you'll collaborate with production stakeholders in an agile development setting. The role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, as you'll be part of a team that's redefining how VFX and animation are created.

PXO's Innovation Lab is not just about maintaining current systems - it's about shaping the future of storytelling across all mediums. The team values experimentation and rapid prototyping, using cutting-edge hardware and software to challenge industry norms. This position offers the chance to work at the cutting edge of AI and web technology, build real-world user-facing AI experiences, and enjoy a flexible, creative environment with significant ownership opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, PXO evaluates candidates based on skills and qualifications, regardless of background. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a skilled developer looking to make an impact in the intersection of technology and entertainment.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Unreal Engine Developer (Innovation Lab) 6-month Contract

  • Integrating Unreal with Pixomondo's proprietary Virtual Production pipeline
  • Executing low-level rendering enhancements and performance optimizations in engine build
  • Serving as technical liaison for Unreal-related matters to VP artists/operators
  • Engaging in collaborative efforts with production stakeholders in agile development
  • Working with fellow developers to maximize Unreal use
  • Creating technical documentation and workflow guides
  • Validating work through systematic testing
  • Addressing bug reports and support requests

Requirements For Unreal Engine Developer (Innovation Lab) 6-month Contract

Python
  • Strong grasp of Unreal Engine, from Blueprints to core C++ modules
  • Strong modern C++ skills (C++17/20)
  • Proficiency in modern Python and relevant frameworks and libraries
  • Familiarity with source control systems (git and perforce)
  • Proficiency in both Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Strong Linear Algebra skills
  • Experience with modern Graphics APIs such as D3D12 and Vulkan
  • Experience profiling, debugging and optimizing GPU and CPU code
  • Familiarity with shading languages HLSL/GLSL

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