Senior Pipeline Developer

WildBrain Studios is looking for Senior Pipeline Developers to join our team!    
 
This position is part of our Pipeline team, who are responsible for developing and advancing our software, tools, and processes in collaboration with production to bring our projects to the next level.

This opportunity is required to be located within BC and is a permanent role.
 
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!  
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!  

What You'll Do:

• Tool Development: Work closely with key stakeholders to design and develop tools, workflows, and processes to meet production and strategic technology needs. Contribute to the overall direction and represent pipeline in discussions with production stakeholders.  
• Deployment: Test and release high quality code to production using git and our build systems. 
• Support: Identify, reproduce, and resolve bugs / workflow errors.  Collaborate with stakeholders and Artists to iterate and improve tools and processes. 
• Document: Create, and update documentation and provide training for stakeholders on new tools and processes. 
• Collaborate: Actively engage with stakeholders and peers to improve existing systems and meet the global direction. Mentor team members on pipeline development and best practices and participate in peer code reviews. 
• Research: Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to innovative developments. 

What You'll Bring:

• BS+ in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience 
• Experience developing and delivering software in a professional environment 
• Experience with Python, C++, or other object-oriented programming language 
• Experience with Git or other revision control system 
• Experience with databases 
• Experience with Windows and Linux 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience developing for Animation or other creative industries, and their DCC applications & APIs 
• Knowledge of networking and performance optimization 
• Knowledge of Agile Development Methodology (scrum) 

Pay Range: $80,500-$145,000 CAD per year

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”