Senior Software Developer, Realtime
Double Negative7 months ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, scalable Unreal Engine integrations with the proprietary global studio pipeline.
- Develop and deliver high-quality artist-facing realtime tools for workflows ranging from layout to final pixels.
- Lead a small sub-team of developers by providing technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews.
- Oversee requirements gathering, scoping, development, and delivery of realtime tools while managing milestones and priorities.
- Translate creative and production requirements from VFX Supervisors and HODs into actionable technical tasks.
- Collaborate with Technology groups to integrate realtime initiatives into the broader software infrastructure.
- Promote technical documentation, testing protocols, and CI/CD practices for production-critical tools.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading small technical teams or serving as a Lead Developer on complex multi-person projects.
- Expert-level knowledge of Unreal Engine, including C++ and Blueprints, and a solid understanding of the engine’s inner workings.
- Extensive professional experience with C++ and Python in Linux and Windows environments.
- Experience working in and leading Agile/Scrum environments while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and artists.
- Proactive problem-solving ability in ambiguous, production-pressure environments.
- A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is listed as nice to have.
- Experience with Virtual Production, VFX, or Feature Animation workflows, including USD or OpenColorIO, is nice to have.
- Experience developing artist-facing tools for Houdini, Maya, Nuke, or Katana is nice to have.
- Experience with multi-user Unreal development and large-scale Perforce or Git version control is nice to have.
Benefits
- High-impact leadership role with autonomy to shape realtime technology strategy.
- Opportunity to collaborate with world-class artists on ambitious VFX, feature animation, and immersive projects.
- Workplace focused on diversity, collaboration, and teams with varied international backgrounds.
About Double Negative
Double Negative (DNEG) provides visual effects, feature animation, stereo conversion, and production technology services to film, television, streaming, and immersive-content studios. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in London’s Fitzrovia, it is privately held under parent company Prime Focus World. The studio is known for work on major releases and has received multiple Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects.