Pipeline Developer
Job Summary
Job Description
Marcom, Apple's creative global team, oversees marketing communications across all platforms. The CG Studio team crafts world-class marketing assets for Apple products. As a Pipeline Developer, you will develop tools for Digital Content Creation (DCC) applications and Production Management software, focusing on automation, workflow research, unit tests, and quality control. You will participate in development sprints, collaborate with engineers and artists, and contribute to strategic planning to enhance production. This role requires a strong understanding of VFX pipelines, production management software like Shotgun and Ftrack, and expertise in programming languages and version control.
Must have:
- 10+ years in VFX pipelines
- Develop for Shotgun/Ftrack
- Python, MEL, C++, PyQT/PySide, SwiftUI
- Git or similar version control
- Maya, V-Ray, Nuke, Houdini APIs
Good to have:
- CI/CD delivery experience
- DevOps & system design knowledge
- GUI frameworks (PyQt/PySide, SwiftUI)
- UNIX-based OS (macOS, Linux)
- Bash or Zsh shell
Perks:
- Apple shareholder opportunities
- Discretionary RSUs
- Discounted stock purchase
- Medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Product discounts
- Free services
- Education reimbursement
23 skills required
Job Details
Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. As a Pipeline Developer, you will play a meaningful role in helping the CG Studio team craft world-class marketing assets for Apple’s released and unreleased products. This role will develop tools for industry standard Digital Content Creation (DCC) applications and Production Management software. The team focuses on automation, workflow research, unit tests and quality control processes in a state-of-the-art production facility.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
The Pipeline Developer is expected to participate in the team's development sprints to scope, plan, and deliver features and workflows for the production pipeline. Responsibilities include: - Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning/reviews and retrospectives - Develop, document, maintain, and support software for internal clients and users - Work daily with other Developers and Systems Engineers in a highly collaborative process to support production artists - Participate in strategic planning with Management and offer research insights to help improve production
- 10+ years working with visual effects pipelines and developing towards production management software such as Shotgrid and Ftrack
- Experience with programming languages and frameworks, including but not limited to, Python, MEL, C++, PyQT/PySide, SwiftUI
- Expertise with Git or a similar version control system
- Expertise with industry-standard DCC software packages and APIs, including but not limited to, Maya, V-Ray, Nuke and Houdini
- Experienced in delivering software projects in CI/CD
- Deep understanding of DevOps and software, database and networking system design principles and architecture
- Experience working with GUI frameworks, such as PyQt/PySide and SwiftUI
- Working knowledge of UNIX-based operating systems such as macOS or Linux and a shell such as Bash or Zsh
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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