Senior Pipeline Developer

PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Epic is looking for a Senior Pipeline Developer to join our Quixel team. In this role, you'll leverage Python, VEX, C++, and Houdini to create efficient tools that streamline the creation and processing of photogrammetry assets. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining Python modules that form the backbone of production tools while engaging in C++ development for both Houdini and Unreal Engine-related tasks. You will design custom workflows, optimize procedural systems, and collaborate closely with both technical and creative teams to ensure the pipeline evolves in line with Quixel's production needs, with a particular emphasis on automation.

In this role, you will

• Develop and maintain robust photogrammetry processing pipelines focused on geometry and texture manipulation
• Leverage Python, VEX, C++, and Houdini to create efficient tools for photogrammetry asset creation and processing
• Work with cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain automation tools
• Create and maintain Python modules that form the backbone of Quixel’s production tools
• Engage in C++ development for Houdini and Unreal Engine-related tasks
• Champion automation initiatives to boost consistency and scalability while reducing cost
• Tackle integration tasks, incorporating libraries such as CGAL and Unreal Engine's underlying mesh processing tools

What we're looking for

• Expertise in Python, VEX, C++, and Houdini, with a strong foundation in geometry and texture manipulation
• Proven experience in developing robust production pipelines, particularly in photogrammetry asset creation and processing
• Practical experience with Houdini and Unreal Engine; C++ knowledge is a bonus
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones
• Excellent communication skills, including the capacity for transparent, concise weekly progress reporting
• Demonstrated ability to design custom workflows and optimize procedural systems with a focus on automation
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges
• A commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to improve production processes continuously

This role is open to multiple locations in North America and Europe (excluding CA, NY, & WA).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.