Senior Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of large, complex software projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and with high-quality standards
• Mentor and guide intermediate and associate engineers through support and feedback
• Design and implement artist-facing tools such as playback review tools, asset browsers, and plugins
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code adhering to best practices
• Lead code reviews and troubleshoot critical technical issues impacting the production pipeline
• Collaborate with senior members to define architecture and design patterns
• Integrate applications with proprietary and third-party tools and systems
• Drive the development of intuitive UI/UX for artist-facing tools
• Maintain clear documentation for code and technical processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of software development experience, ideally in a production environment
• Proficiency in Python within a UNIX/Linux environment
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, particularly with Qt/PyQt
• Experience integrating software with third-party DCCs such as Maya, Nuke, Houdini, or Katana
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and open-source projects like OTIO and OCIO
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and OpenGL
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English

About the Company

Sony Imageworks is a leading visual effects and animation studio providing high-end creative services to the global film and media industry.