3D Systems Technologist, Visual Innovation Services

• 5+ years working in Systems computer-graphics related field (VFX, Games, Film, Motion Graphics) in a similar role (Systems Admin, Tech Artist, Pipeline TD, Pipeline Engineer, Art Tools Engineer)
• TypeScript
• AWS experience
• Deep understanding of content creation and delivery process
• Proficiency in a modern programming language
• Experience building and maintaining internal pipelines and toolsets, including user documentation and education
• Understanding of current generation of real-time and offline rendering and shader techniques

Want to build at the cutting edge of immersive shopping experiences? The Visual Innovation Team is at the center of all advanced visual and immersive content at Amazon. We're pioneering VR and AR shopping, CGI, and GenAI. We are looking for a 3D Tech Artist/ Design Technologist with systems administrator experience who will help drive innovation in this space who understands technical problems the team may face from an artistic perspective and provide creative technical solutions.

This role is for if you want to be a part of:

• Building one of the largest content libraries on the planet
• Driving the success and adoption of emerging 3D experiences across Amazon
• Partnering with world-class artists and scientists to drive innovation in 3D content creation

Key job responsibilities
We are looking for a 3D Systems Technologist who also has experience in AWS systems who can deliver pragmatic solutions to the technical problems related to Amazon visual experiences (AR, video, interactive & still imagery). The right person will bring an implicit understanding of the balance needed between artistry, communication, and partnership—help scale 3D content creation within Amazon by enabling our customers with -- to work smarter, not harder.

In this role, you willl:

• Act as a bridge between art and engineering disciplines to solve multi-disciplinary problems
• AWS work with EC2 (including security groups & AMIs), AWS Systems Manager, VPC, FSx, Manage Active Directory.
• Collaborate with other tech artists and engineers to build and maintain a centralized suite of artist tools
• Work with art leadership to research and implement the latest industry trends that expand our production capabilities.
• Hardware and software procurement for artist and design technologist desktops
• License server administration

A day in the life
As a 3D Systems Technologist will include but is not limited to AWS related tasks, and hardware & software license procurement, coding and development of tools, workflows, and automation to improve the artist's experience and increase productivity. A day could look like spinning up new EC2s and developing tools for Maya/Substance to creating an automation workflow that advances the fidelity of 3D/CGI experiences. An ideal candidate is observant, creative, curious, and empathetic. They believe that there is never just one approach to solve a given problem.

• Experience with Perforce
• Experience with AWS (EC2, AWS Systems Manager, VPC networking, FSx, Managed Active Directory, Thinkbox Deadline, Appstream, Cloud Development KIt.
• Broad knowledge of Maya, Unreal, Blender, Houdini, and Adobe Substance Suite
• Experience with VRay, Unreal, Unity, or equivalent renderers
• Interest or experience with e-commerce rendering trends (WebGL, glTF)
• Experience with Python/C++/C#/Java
• Experience designing and building artist tools that extend DCC (Digital Content Creation) software packages
• Experience extending creative project management tools (Jira, Shotgun, ftrack)
• Experience working with global outsourcing and contract-based content creation teams
• Ability to analyze and optimize assets for real-time rendering

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.