Houdini Pipeline Developer
Eyeline
Vancouver, BCThis is a Full Time Job
The Houdini Pipeline Developer collaborates with Pipeline Leads to build a Houdini pipeline that spans lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, using USD and Solaris as a backbone. They leverage their production experience to create intuitive and self-documenting workflows that can be quickly adopted by users of differing skill levels, and which can operate efficiently on scenes of extreme scale and complexity.
Key Responsibilities
• Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflows
• Write high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-tested
• Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirements
• Contribute to technical briefs and user documentation
Minimum Qualifications
• Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini
• 4 years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
• Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
• Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems
• Experience as an FX artist using Houdini in production (preferred)
• Experience writing a Houdini pipeline using USD / Solaris (preferred)
• PDG / TOPs experience (preferred)
Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team.
Salary/Benefits
$90,000.00
- 140,000.00
per year
CAD $90,000 - CAD $140,000 /year CAD
Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Perks
• Come as you are
• Seeking those driven by passion for their craft
Additional Information
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Eyeline is a global creative studio that partners with storytellers to create visual effects, studios, and labs. The company focuses on blending traditional filmmaking with advanced technologies to achieve cinematic visions. Eyeline emphasizes the importance of technology in serving artistry and values its workforce as essential to its operations. The company has received investment from Netflix to enhance its pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, allowing it to expand its capabilities in visual effects and virtual production technology.
