Senior Pipeline Developer

Job Description

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE What We Do Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering 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). Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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