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PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINEWhat We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Epic is looking for a Senior Pipeline Developer to join our Quixel team. In this role, you'll leverage Python, VEX, C++, and Houdini to create efficient tools that streamline the creation and processing of photogrammetry assets. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining Python modules that form the backbone of production tools while engaging in C++ development for both Houdini and Unreal Engine-related tasks. You will design custom workflows, optimize procedural systems, and collaborate closely with both technical and creative teams to ensure the pipeline evolves in line with Quixel's production needs, with a particular emphasis on automation.
In this role, you will
- Develop and maintain robust photogrammetry processing pipelines focused on geometry and texture manipulation
- Leverage Python, VEX, C++, and Houdini to create efficient tools for photogrammetry asset creation and processing
- Work with cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain automation tools
- Create and maintain Python modules that form the backbone of Quixel’s production tools
- Engage in C++ development for Houdini and Unreal Engine-related tasks
- Champion automation initiatives to boost consistency and scalability while reducing cost
- Tackle integration tasks, incorporating libraries such as CGAL and Unreal Engine's underlying mesh processing tools
What we're looking for
- Expertise in Python, VEX, C++, and Houdini, with a strong foundation in geometry and texture manipulation
- Proven experience in developing robust production pipelines, particularly in photogrammetry asset creation and processing
- Practical experience with Houdini and Unreal Engine; C++ knowledge is a bonus
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones
- Excellent communication skills, including the capacity for transparent, concise weekly progress reporting
- Demonstrated ability to design custom workflows and optimize procedural systems with a focus on automation
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges
- A commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to improve production processes continuously
This role is open to multiple locations in North America and Europe (excluding CA, NY, & WA).
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
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Epic Games Montréal, Québec, CAN Office
epic, 653 Place de Namur, Saint-Lambert, Montréal, Quebec , Canada, J4S 1Z3
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