Senior Pipeline Developer

Senior Pipeline Developer

As our Senior Pipeline Developer, you will work in close connection with the rest of the highly skilled 3D Artists we have in-house. Your job is to enhance the workflows, video pipelines, and CGI processes. Automation is what you preach, and you aren’t shy about developing code to do so. Surely, a breathtaking visual result is the number one goal for all your process improvements. Your knowledge of software development, scripting, and industry-standard tooling is in-depth. 

You know everything there is to know about rendering with industry-standard engines for stills as well as for animations. Our ideal candidate is experienced with software development, scripting, and thinks of driving efficiency through automation, is always curious about anything 3D-related, has got an open and helpful character, and knows how to get things done.

What’s Grip?

With the help of Grip, companies such as L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Beiersdorf are automating content production for their entire business. Grip moves classic media creation efforts into the cloud, effectively virtualizing production. The software solution Grip takes care of generating high-quality visuals, at scale, on-demand, and based on data. Brand styles, as well as product look and feel, are codified, which ensures an entirely consistent, always on-brand output, no matter who (or what) requests it.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and maintain pipeline core frameworks and services.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams to understand and implement pipeline solutions.
• Assist in migrating asset production towards an OpenUSD-centric pipeline.
• Maintain internal documentation, provide technical support, and mentorship.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to improve existing solutions.

Job requirements

Would be amazing if you have:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Pipeline Technical Director/Engineer or similar development role
• Solid understanding of CG Pipelines
• Ambitious and autonomous, eager to explore new technologies
• Extensive programming experience in Python and its ecosystem, including knowledge of software development methodologies and practices, testing, refactoring, analysis and design, pair programming, etc.
• Understanding of software stacks that span from client tools to backend services
• Fluent in the usage of version control systems (preferably git)
• Knowledge of databases and production management systems (Ftrack, Shotgrid, etc)
• Proficiency working with and developing for Linux and Windows operating systems

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with OpenUSD is a big plus
• Experience with 3DsMax is a big plus
• Experience in working or developing with node-based software such as Houdini, Katana, Gaffer, Blender, Nuke
• Understanding of Physically Based Rendering and experience of open standards such as MaterialX and OpenPBR
• Hands-on experience with Render Engines such as VRay, Arnold or RTX
• Experience working with distributed scheduling systems such as Tractor or Deadline
• Experience with other languages such as C/C++ or C#
• Experience with deployment systems, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with container technologies and orchestration, preferably Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge in developing for realtime engines such as Omniverse

Working at Grip

At Grip, we believe whatever you give your full attention becomes worthwhile. We choose to focus our attention on developing and utilizing technology to create beautiful images and videos. Because we’re doing something we care about, working here isn’t merely a means to an end; it’s our life.

Our team comprises learners and doers from over 50 countries, representing a wide range of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. We don’t just allow remote work; we fully embrace it. We’re committed to excellence, and we’re always looking for more people who want to focus their care and attention on making beauty scalable through technology.