Senior Software Developer – Houdini
Double Negative6 months ago
Remote, Worldwide or Tokyo, JapanSenior
Responsibilities
- Build artist-facing and backend tools that streamline workflows and extend Houdini’s capabilities.
- Develop primarily with HOM and use HDK when needed to integrate tools into CG pipelines.
- Solve production challenges involving FX, simulation, lighting, crowds, and VFX workflows.
- Deliver clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with Brahma AI standards.
- Collaborate with artists, developers, and project managers to plan roadmaps and drive innovation.
- Participate across the full software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Maintain a seamless Houdini user experience with strong usability, documentation, and adoption.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Strong Python and/or C++ skills.
- At least 3 years of experience developing in Houdini with HOM, VEX, and/or HDK.
- Experience developing solutions for FX, simulation, lighting, and/or crowds.
- Linux development experience.
- Team-based development and source control experience.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
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.