Software Engineer, Houdini

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

The Software Engineer provides pipeline support across lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, helping artists work efficiently within the studio's Houdini-based pipeline. This role is primarily focused on troubleshooting issues, resolving production blockers, and helping maintain workflows that are intuitive and efficient on scenes of extreme scale and complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to artists using the Houdini pipeline, responding to Jira tickets, troubleshooting issues and resolving blockers quickly
• Diagnose and fix bugs in existing Houdini pipeline tools, writing clean, well-tested Python code
• Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and surface recurring pain points to pipeline leads
• Maintain and contribute to technical documentation and user-facing guides
• Assist with rollout and adoption of new pipeline tools, gathering artist feedback for future improvements

Qualifications

• Passion for staying on top of the latest features in Houdini
• 2+ years experience supporting or writing Houdini pipeline code using Python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working directly with artists to troubleshoot and resolve issues under production deadlines
• Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
• Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems
• Experience as an FX artist using Houdini in production is a bonus
• PDG / TOPs experience is a bonus

90 000-140 000$ CAD a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.