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Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. 658 Homer St Vancouver, BC V6B 0T5 Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio known for photoreal live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation, and full-CG features. Role Review: We are looking to expand our development team dedicated to enhancing our Creature Effect, Crowds, Environment, and FX tools and workflow. We are looking for a highly proficient Technical Engineer to focus on the development and implementation of robust, high-performance, and domain-specific procedural toolsets using SideFX Houdini. This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision alongside a Lead Software Engineer or Architect. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced production environment where priorities can shift quickly. What You’ll Be Doing: Design, develop, and implement scalable procedural systems and workflows within Houdini for various departments (FX, Creature, Crowds, Environments). Create, maintain, and optimize robust Houdini Digital Assets (OTLs), ensuring stability, ease of use, and adherence to production standards. Extend the core pipeline by developing, integrating, and supporting tools that manage data flow, asset publishing, and version control. Collaborate closely with artists (Creature, FX, Lighting) to gather requirements and troubleshoot technical issues, providing support for both in-house and commercial tools. Partner with engineers across other teams (Shading, Lighting, Rendering) to ensure seamless integration of procedural assets into the overall rendering and compositing pipeline. Document tools and workflows thoroughly for use by the wider artistic and engineering teams. Required Technical Experience & Skills: 3-5+ Years of professional experience in developing procedural workflows and tools in a VFX, Animation, or Game production environment. Demonstrated knowledge of the Houdini environment, including tool creation, optimization, and workflow techniques. Strong proficiency in Python and VEX for writing efficient, custom nodes, and tool wrappers. Proven experience developing and supporting production pipeline tools and asset delivery. Experience leveraging the Houdini API and other DCCs like Katana. Strong grasp of 3D math, linear algebra, and data structures as applied to geometry processing and simulation. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision. Preferred skills: Applies curiosity and judgment to identify broader or systemic issues and recommends creative approaches that address wider issues. Documented experience with desktop application development using PyQt/PySide to create custom user interfaces. Experience with C++ for high-performance plugin development. Experience with data science, machine learning, or complex simulation techniques (e.g., fluid dynamics, cloth) in a production context. Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related technical field. The anticipated base salary for this position is within the range of $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr CAD (up to $150K for Senior candidates). The final compensation package will be commensurate with the candidate's professional experience, technical interview performance, and specific alignment with our team's requirements . Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position. We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply. *Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Job Posting Link: https://www.imageworks.com/job-postings/4376

Hello everyone, we are UPP Advertising (www.upp.cz/advertising). And we are looking for Houdini Generalist which is available for the whole December (maybe longer) to join our team in Prague for an amazing project! More info / to apply : recruitment.adv@upp.cz We are looking forward!

Hello everyone, UPP Advertising (www.upp.cz/advertising) is looking for a Houdini Rigging Artist for a long-term cooperation. If you are interested, send me your showreel and CV to email: martina.sramkova@upp.cz Have a nice day, Martina HR Recruiter

We have a fantastic opportunity for Senior FX Artists to come on board immediately and work on a number of high-profile projects. If you're passionate about creating jaw dropping work in Houdini we'd love to hear from you! Apply here

"Senior FX Artists needed" MEDUZARTS is on the look out for FX Houdini guru's to work on 2 exciting projects. Explosions, Fire, Destructions, Robots, Sand Storm, Water surface sim, Procedural stuff and more! Ready for Hirez? 4K production in stereo, sounds like a challenge? Hit us back at "WEWANTYOU@MEDUZARTS.COM"

Senior Systems Administrator, SPIN VFX JOB DESCRIPTION SPINVFX, Toronto is looking to fill a Linux / Unix Systems Administrator position to work in our dynamic digital visual effects studio. Our primary application platform is Fedora Linux, with a substantial proportion of Mac OS X and Windows 7 machines. The selected candidate will join the team of talented Systems Administrators supporting our VFX production team. See us at http://www.spinvfx.com/ RESPONSIBILITIES -Linux / Unix Systems Administrator (Hardware / Software) -Technical support and general trouble shooting for commercial and custom applications on all platforms -General system administration for account set up with Idap server and mail server -Storage administration (cleanup, rsyncs etc) -Tape backup administration -Infrastructure maintenance of all Linux servers -Firewall and switch configuration when needed -General I.T. support and maintenance duties JOB REQUIREMENTS -5+ years experience as a system administrator. Should have understanding of the Linux/windows/mac co-environment in a studio setting -Tape backup administration and maintenance (Netbackup a plus) -Expert knowledge with Linux installation and application deployment -Mac OS and Windows application deployment and integration is a plus -Storage administration (Bluearc, Isilon) -Knowledge of ripping video and general data wrangling -Some experience in monitor resolution, monitor calibration, projector and amplifier. -Experience working in an Animation / VFX production studio an asset -Knowledge of Tractor monitoring or render wrangling is an asset -Experience with Shotgun software an asset -Working at non-regular hours and overtime -Above all, the ideal applicant should be a team player with a positive attitude TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Interested candidates should: Submit a cover letter and CV with references to: careers@spinvfx.com Include position applying for in subject of email Clearly include your name, address, telephone and email address Indicate country of citizenship and / or status on valid work permits. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted Preference is given to qualified Canadians citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. No phone calls or drop-ins please

SR EFFECTS ARTIST (Houdini) http://www.spinvfx.com/careers/effects-artist/ DESCRIPTION SPIN VFX Toronto is seeking an experienced Houdini Effects Artist to join our award winning team. This position interprets, conceptualizes and executes photo real digital effects, simulations and solutions that meet technical and aesthetic standards for our high level VFX projects. This role works in conjunction with the VFX Supervisors and team leads to ensure shots can be delivered to the very highest standard. The ideal candidate is an innovative and strategic Effects Artist with thorough knowledge of technical disciplines required for our dynamic VFX Studio. RESPONSIBILITIES Skilled ability to use an array of commercial and proprietary software tools to produce photorealistic simulations of real-world phenomena while developing innovative solutions to complex problems. Ability to perform visual and analytical solutions to implement and optimize approved looks. Light and render dynamic simulations, create working test composites for review by the supervision team. Work in partnership with Supervisors, Lighters and Compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard. Ability to align and self direct your work with schedules and creative expectations while maintaining the highest level of integrity of work. Established experience monitoring and controlling deliveries and meeting production deadlines in a VFX studio environment. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the film and television industry Experience in live action FX is a must Extensive knowledge with Houdini Working knowledge of Maya Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, destructions and explosions, plus experience with particle rendering voxel based systems A TD background is desirable Familiarity with Nuke preferred and a solid understanding of the compositing process Understanding of linux/ unix based operating systems is considered an asset Excellent and collaboration and communication skills An eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics Python scripting experience is a plus Cloth sim experience is considered an asset Crowd sim experience is considered an asset To Apply for this position Interested candidates should: Submit a cover letter and detailed CV along with a link to your demo reel and a corresponding breakdown sheet to: careers@spinvfx.com Include position applying for in subject of email. Include references and contact info. Clearly include your name, full address, telephone and email address. Indicate country of citizenship and / or status on valid work permits. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference is given to qualified Canadians citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada - or open work permit. No phone calls or drop-ins please. SPIN recognizes diversity in the workplace and is wheelchair accessible. See us at spinvfx.com