Tools Programmer (Pipeline Tools)
Ninja Theory, United Kingdom
Job Description
Location: Work from home or from our brand-new studio in Cambridge, UK.
Level: Mid level or above
About us:?Ninja Theory is a five-time Bafta award winning games company based in Cambridge, UK and part of?Xbox Game Studios.?Our?Mission is:?To Craft Life-changing Art with Game-changing Tech and we are building the team that will help us fulfil that promise.?
Your Role: You will be responsible for aspects of the design, implementation and maintenance of the studio’s cinematics, virtual production, and studio-wide asset management tools and pipelines. This is a highly diverse and collaborative role. It touches on multiple aspects of development, working cross department to create new tools, solve complex problems and provide pipeline support in a rapidly evolving environment. The ability to meet individual and departmental needs within the overall studio vision of a unified approach to development is key.
Requirements
Your skill: A creative problem solver driven by a desire to remove blockers for artists and to empower them to create exceptional quality at scale. You will have:
- A good working knowledge of C++.
- Experience of Unreal Engine blueprint visual scripting.
- Demonstrable Python knowledge, with the ability to write clear, well-structured, and documented code for multiple DCC packages, Unreal Engine and proprietary tools.
- The ability to collaborate with a wide range of disciplines and adapt to new challenges as they emerge.
Your experience: As well as the above skills you will also have:
- Professional programming experience in a similar or related role.
- Knowledge of Autodesk Motionbuilder, and experience scripting python tools for use in this application.
- Knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
- Knowledge of production pipelines in a professional capacity from film, visual effects, or games.
- Education to at least degree level, or equivalent knowledge, in any related subject.
As a bonus, we’d also love you to have
- Good knowledge of C# from a tools perspective.
- An interest in cutting edge virtual production technologies.
Our Values:?Greatness through Excellence, Teamwork amp; Integrity.?
We offer great pay, wide-ranging benefits and flexible working arrangements so you can focus on what matters. We avoid hierarchy, egos and crunch, preferring trust, talent and experience to see us through. You will be part of an inclusive group of ninjas who know what it takes to succeed, and who will encourage and support you to do the same.?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a BAFTA Award winning studio in the Xbox Game Studios Group and be part of pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Please note, this advert closes on Thursday 20th May 2021.