Join Our Team: R&D Engineers at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London

Req ID: 10093247

Position Summary

We are excited to invite talented R&D Engineers of all levels to be part of our dynamic and collaborative R&D team.

About Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has been a trailblazer in the motion picture industry, creating legendary moments from Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, The Avengers, and beyond. Our R&D group is at the forefront of innovative technology, earning 34 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards®. With teams across San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Mumbai, we continue pushing the boundaries of visual entertainment.

Why Join Us?

If you thrive in a creative environment and enjoy working with art, technology, and movies, ILM is the place for you. We're looking for individuals who are eager to share knowledge and learn from others. At ILM, everyone's ideas are valued, no matter where they come from.

Responsibilities

As an R&D Engineer, you will:

• Develop tools and production techniques for visual effects and feature animation.
• Create innovative algorithms and user-friendly interfaces.
• Optimize data management processes and build bespoke content creation tools.
• Collaborate with engineers across different ILM studios and commercial software vendors.
• Support artists through consultation and problem-solving.
• Work occasionally on shot production, including image processing, compositing, and simulation.

Senior level positions also entail project and team leadership responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

We're looking for individuals with:

• Professional experience in software development and/or VFX production.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux.
• Interest or expertise in visual effects principles such as modeling, animation, lighting, and image processing.
• Familiarity with software applications like Maya, Houdini, Katana, and Mari is preferred.
• Understanding and experience with machine learning techniques and standard data formats (OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD).
• Skill in designing artist-friendly interfaces using Qt, PySide, QML.
• Knowledge of software development best practices including object-oriented design and test-driven development.

For senior positions, leadership and mentoring experience is essential.

Education & Experience

BS or advanced degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

This role is Hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at our London office, with the flexibility to work from home occasionally.

Join ILM in London

Apply today to be a part of ILM London's groundbreaking team of visual effects innovators.

Additional Information

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Date Posted: 2024-06-14

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Category: Software Engineer