Unreal Engine Developer

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio seeks a talented and experienced Unreal Engine Developer to create essential pipeline tools, optimize workflows, and contribute to linear animation production. Responsibilities include developing code for data transfer between Maya/Houdini and Unreal Engine, shot/sequence builds, USD/EDL/OTIO data management, automated rendering, shader conversion, and validation tools. The role requires expertise in C++, Python, and Blueprint, along with experience in Unreal Engine development and ideally, Maya and Houdini. Experience with USD, EDL/OTIO, VR/AR, and the animation industry is a plus. The position is a contract role, offering a hybrid work model in Toronto, Ontario.
Must have:
  • C++, Python, Blueprint expertise
  • 3+ years Unreal Engine development
  • Maya/Houdini experience
  • Pipeline tool creation
  • Data transfer (Maya/Houdini <-> Unreal)
Good to have:
  • USD, EDL/OTIO, VR/AR experience
  • Animation industry experience
  • Redshift shader conversion
Perks:
  • Meaningful learning opportunities
  • Positive & supportive environment
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Extended mental health services

Job Details

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world.


We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team!


Guru is proud to offer our team members meaningful learning and developmental opportunities! You will work alongside a wide range of talent in a positive and supportive environment where we want to see success in each individual.


We're looking for a talented and experienced Unreal Engine Developer - come join our team!

 

Duties and Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

  • Reports directly to the VP of Technology
  • Create essential pipeline tools to speed workflows established by the team
  • Provide insights into best practices for linear animation production in Unreal Engine
  • Develop and maintain code to support essential processes which may include:
    - Transferring of data between Maya/Houdini and Unreal Engine
    - Shot and Sequence builds
    - Ingest/Exgest of USD and EDL/OTIO data from Unreal Engine
    - Automated rendering
    - Conversion of existing Redshift shaders to Unreal Engine
    - Validation tools for naming and organization, etc.
  • Configuration of Github for multi-user sessions and source control
  • Write and maintain documentation for new tools and clearly comment all code

 

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of C++, Python, Blueprint
  • Minimum of 3 years developing for Unreal Engine
  • Experience developing for Maya, Houdini
  • Experience with USD, EDL/OTIO, VR/AR a plus
  • Experience within the animation industry a plus

 

Why Join Guru?

  • We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
  • We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
  • We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
  • We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
  • We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives


Guru is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.

  

We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. Guru strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship. 


Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.  


Please note this is an In-Studio/ Hybrid Work position

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About The Company

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world.


For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world including the smash hit PAW Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack, Big Blue, Justin Time, Ever After High and most recently Mecha Builders, the Sesame Street animated spin-off. Our studio was also a major contributor to the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner.


At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for the artist’s workflow are at the core of our values. We are always looking for passionate and committed talent to join our dynamic and growing team!

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