Tools Engineer

5 Months ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios seeks a Tools Engineer in Shanghai, China to manage and support client-provided and internal toolbases. Responsibilities include initial setup and ongoing technical support for client tools (engines), maintaining and updating the internal toolbase (Maya, Max, Blender, Houdini, etc.), responding to artist feedback and tool requests, optimizing workflows, and developing plugins. The ideal candidate possesses excellent English communication skills, proficiency in Python (C# or C++ a plus), Perforce/Git experience, and the ability to create technical documentation. Problem-solving, teamwork, and self-motivation are essential.
Must have:
  • Python proficiency
  • Technical documentation skills
  • Client tool support
  • Internal tool maintenance
  • Artist feedback integration
Good to have:
  • C# or C++
  • Perforce/Git experience
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Regular social events
  • Afternoon drinks and snacks
  • Training and mentorship opportunities

Job Details

Description

  • Be responsible for the initial setup and support for client provided tool bases.

对客户提供的工具库(如引擎)进行初始设置和后续技术支持,

  • Maintaining Keywords internal tool base; listening to artist feedback and tool requests (Maya/Max/Blender/Houdini/etc).

维护和更新公司内部工具库,并根据美术的反馈及需求提供相应软件的技术支持(如优化美术资源开发流程,编写插件等)。

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written English skills. Ability to work with technical documentation.

良好的英语基础,能够看懂技术文档,

  • Python knowledge required, C# or C++ is big plus.

熟练掌握Python, 会C#, C++更佳,

  • Perforce/Git.

熟悉Perforce或Git,

  • Ability to create technical documentation.

编写技术文档,

  • Self-motivated and proactive to address technical challenges.

有自驱力且愿意挑战技术难题,

  • Teamwork is required.
良好的沟通和团队协作能力。

Benefits

Competitive compensation package,

Regular social events, outing and everyday afternoon drinks and snacks,

Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, China

Area of Work: Art Services

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: In-Office

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