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Sovereign Cloud Security secures Microsoft's clouds for governments around the world through enabling best in class security solutions for our customers through foundational services. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>We are looking for a <strong>Software Engineer II</strong> to join our <span>International Sovereign Cloud Security Fundamentals Team</span>&nbsp;to develop and maintain security software and tools that ensure the reliability and performance of our security systems. Our team is dedicated to enhancing security predictions, automating routine tasks, and improving operational efficiency across various cloud environments. We are building solutions that give Microsoft the ability to succeed in an ever-changing business environment. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.</span></p></div></div></div><div class="WzU5fAyjS4KUVs1QJGcQ"><div class="ms-Stack css-409"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Qualifications</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><span><strong>Required/Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span><span data-contrast="none" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years&nbsp; technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:720}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span><ul><li><span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:720}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="TextRun SCXW75294548 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75294548 BCX8">OR </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75294548 BCX8">equivalent experience.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75294548 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></li></ul></li><li><span>2+ years of experience in proposing and driving architecture for high quality solutions. </span></li><li><span>2+ years of experience in leveraging feedback channels to incorporate insights into future designs or solution fixes.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span><strong>Other Requirements:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: </span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Microsoft Cloud Background Check:</strong> This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</span></li><li><span><strong>Citizenship &amp; Citizenship Verification:</strong> This position requires verification of United States citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency </span><span>customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition </span><span>of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid United States passport. </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span><strong>Preferred/Additional Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span><span data-contrast="none" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years&nbsp; technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:720}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span><ul><li><span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years&nbsp; technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">OR equivalent experience.</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span>Experience in the Privacy or Security domain.</span></li><li><span>Experience in distributed systems and databases.</span></li><li><span>Experience in working with large data volumes.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><div><span>Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:  </span><br><br><span>Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span></span></p></div></div></div><div class="MKwm2_A5wy0mMoh9vTuX"><div class="ms-Stack css-409"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Responsibilities</h3><div><ul><li><span>Work with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for features.  </span></li><li><span>Implement features with efficient code that meets existing coding standards and uses established patterns, with emphasis on reusing code where it makes sense. </span></li><li><span>Embrace a systematic approach to analysis and data-driven learning through experimentation. 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Luma Vancouver seeks Senior Compositors for a short-term, work-from-home contract (BC residents only).  Responsibilities include compositing digital and live-action elements for feature films, color matching, 2D/3D tracking, matte extraction, layering, color grading, grain/degrain processes, paint fixes, rotoscoping, stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke. Collaboration with other artists is crucial to meet deadlines.  The ideal candidate will possess at least six years of experience in node-based compositing for feature films and a strong understanding of Nuke, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div>Luma Vancouver is looking for Senior level Compositors to join the Vancouver team for a short term contract.</div><div><br></div><div><b>PLEASE NOTE: </b>All positions are Work From Home role. Candidates must be located within British Colombia, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.</div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>You Can </h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>Composite both digital and live action elements to create groundbreaking visual effects shots for feature films</li><li>Match colour, lighting and exposure of rendered CG or photographed elements with plate photography</li><li>Execute 2D and 3D Tracks, extract and integrate mattes, layer elements and grade colour</li><li>Grain and degrain when necessary along with paint fixes and rotoscoping</li><li>Understand stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke</li><li>Collaborate with fellow artists from other disciplines to meet challenging production deadlines</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>You Have </h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>At least six years of experience in node based Compositing on feature films</li><li>A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>An understanding of stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke</li><li>A proficiency in 3D multi-pass rendering techniques</li><li>A strong aesthetic eye for photo realism and color space concepts&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and problem solving skills</li><li>A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude</li><li>An ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment</li><li>An ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude&nbsp;</li><li>Some Katana and Arnold experience (preferred but not required)</li><div><br></div><div><b>Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.</b></div><div><br></div></ul></ul></div></div>undefined