Simulation (Houdini) - Technical Engineer
Core
Developing and implementing robust, high-performance procedural toolsets and workflows in SideFX Houdini for VFX, animation, and game production environments.
Role type
Senior Technical Engineer (Houdini)
Builds
Scalable procedural systems, Digital Assets (OTLs), and pipeline tools for FX, Creature, Crowds, and Environments.
Domain
Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Houdini (procedural workflows, Digital Assets, API), Python, VEX, 3D math, linear algebra, data structures, pipeline tool development, Katana integration
Preferred skills
PyQt/PySide desktop application development, C++ plugin development, data science, machine learning, complex simulation techniques (fluid dynamics, cloth)
Technologies
Houdini, Python, VEX, Katana, PyQt/PySide, C++