Senior Software Engineer — C++/Animation Tools

Job description

DigitalFish has an immediate need for a Senior Software Engineer with professional experience and passion for developing complex and performant desktop applications with beautiful, usable user interfaces, including experience developing for macOS or cross-platform. At DigitalFish, you will help us build next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users. DigitalFish has long been a trusted partner of leading digital media companies, and we are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others. Today, working alongside those partners we are building creative tools of our own, and you will join a growing team focused on creating advanced authoring tools for creative individuals and professionals alike. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years relevant work experience. Responsibilities Contribute to core development of new, high-end 3D animation tools targeting a broad base of creative users and emerging application areas Support development of next-generation graphics technologies on current and emerging hardware Advance a cutting-edge, multithreaded C++ animation execution and posing engine Design, develop, test and support the deployment of new software components and systems Work closely with other experts in C++ development, animation technology, 3D graphics, computer vision and machine learning while contributing to future production pipelines and engines Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams including artists, animators, storytellers and game designers to provide artist-accessible tools and enable new content-creation pipelines Manage project priorities, deadlines and deliverables while aligning with other team members and product management in a fast paced, Agile environment Job Requirements BS/BA in Computer Science or a related engineering field Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing desktop applications using modern C++ Significant experience as an engineer working within Agile teams on large code bases Recent experience developing for macOS (Xcode 11+) and development experience on other desktop platforms (Windows or Linux) Solid parallel-programming background, including design and implementation of multithreaded algorithms using pthreads or std::thread, std:atomics and lock-free methods Exceptional general programming ability, including love for clean, readable code and the best-practice methods behind creating it Deep understanding of software performance challenges and optimization tools and strategies Strong OOP and patterns knowledge and practical experience applying both in design, development, testing and refactoring of commercial applications Current knowledge of modern C++ (minimum C++14) specifications and standard libraries Familiarity with modern 3D computer graphics API's and GPU-programming concepts Comfort with linear algebra and the basic mathematics behind 3D computer graphics Self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work both in a team and independently Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Bonus Experience Experience developing computer-graphics systems and tools or a related advanced degree Advanced background in 3D graphics, vision, machine learning, linear algebra or numerical programming Familiarity with tools and processes used in digital production including character rigging and deformation, libraries (especially Pixar’s USD), file formats (Usdz, FBX, Alembic), DCC plugins and pipeline concepts Experience creating cross-platform desktop apps using Qt or native development Experience with cross-language development, particularly with Python or custom DSLs Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary plus equity per qualifications Full benefits with an excellent health plan Ability to influence products and features built on cutting-edge technologies Enormous opportunity for learning and professional growth Work with a well-respected, creative and talented group of experts in graphics and animation Location Our team is fully remote, working effectively together in real-time. The ability to work in the West Coast time zone is preferred.