Position Overview
SideFX is seeking an exceptional software developer with strong programming skills and a talent for producing high performance, robust software to join its Toronto-based R&D team.
Whether you are research-oriented or development-oriented, we have a great number of exciting projects to choose from. You will have ample opportunity to grow professionally and make significant contributions to the success of our products. You will be constantly in touch with our users in the entertainment industry and with our industry partners. You will be right at the heart of a constantly evolving synergy between technology and art.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and optimize features in the Company's 2D and 3D software products, including Houdini and Houdini Engine plug-ins.
- Enhance and maintain Houdini's glTF importer and exporter.
- Support R&D Pipeline Team development areas upon request, including Procedural Dependency Graph (PDG), Houdini Engine API (HAPI) and games tools.
- Ensure a high level of quality and performance in the code architecture and features.
- Debug and fix product deficiencies (bugs).
- Support multiple hardware platforms.
- Work on special projects and other strategic and technical opportunities as may be assigned.
- Maintain up to date knowledge on techniques and current practices in the area of software development, computer science, computer graphics, networking, visual effects and games.
- Assist, as required, in product support or product sales and marketing activities as beneficial to the company and the user community.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven professional software development experience using modern C++ and Python.
- Computer Science degree, with a record of academic and professional excellence.
- Extensive 3D graphics knowledge.
- Ability to learn independently, think fast, and use solid judgment.
- Ability to work well independently and in a nimble team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Positive, professional and flexible demeanor.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
Bonus Skills
- Working knowledge of Houdini, Blender or other 3D digital content creation software.
- Cross-platform development experience.
- Game or film industry experience.
- Relevant contribution to large scale software architecture and development.
- User interface design (workflow, look, and feel).
Our Employees Receive:
- Hybrid Work option - Combining time spent collaborating in person at our offices with remote work for added flexibility.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and floater days to relax and re-energize (starting at 4 weeks).
- Year-End Company Shutdown and Long Weekend Early departures to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Health insurance coverage: Robust Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP); because sometimes we need a bit of extra support.
- Retirement Plan with company matched contributions.
- Comprehensive Long Service Award program, providing both a monetary reward and additional days off.
- A highly competitive bonus structure.
- A generous sick time entitlement to care for yourself and your loved ones.
Location
This role is based in our Toronto office.
Our transit-friendly head office location, directly adjacent to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto, is open-concept with a relaxed style that includes casual dress and wraparound views from the 14th floor.
Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
