Weta Digital seeks a Mid/Senior Software Engineer to join our Simulation Group

Weta Digital seeks a Mid/Senior Software Engineer to join our Simulation Group. This position is within a team of software engineers and researchers that develop and support a large suite of proprietary tools for the simulation of visual effects like fire, water, plants, hair, cloth, muscles, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy simulation software to artists in the Effects and Creature departments.
• Interact closely with artists to gather requirements, validate designs and resolve issues.
• Manage own workload by planning, tracking, and reporting on projects.
• Maintain a good awareness of departmental pipeline and identify areas of potential improvement.

Required qualifications:

Extensive experience with C++.
Experience with SDKs for Houdini, Maya or similar DCC.
Experience with foundational libraries like OpenGL, QT, TBB/OpenMP, MPI, and Boost.
Ability to work well in a team, solo and closely with artists.
Ability to multitask as required in a production environment.
Experience in implementing and supporting a wide variety of complex software systems.
Experience with UNIX / LINUX.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
3+ years of applicable experience in Computer Graphics or VFX
BS/MS or equivalent knowledge and experience in Computer Science or a related field.

If this sounds like you - please get in touch!

Location: Wellington - New Zealand
 
Email: [email protected]
Address: P.O Box 15208 9-11 Manuka Street Miramar, Wellington,New Zealand 6022
Phone: + 644 909 6000
Fax: + 644 380 9010