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INDUSTRY: Software / Tools / Technology	OCCUPATION: Engineer / Programmer	(INACTIVE - 6/6/2010 )

Senior FX Developer

R&D

MPC (London)

London - United Kingdom

Project: R&D

Job Duties(s): R & D / New Technology, Tools / API's / Plug-In's

Software Utilized: C++, Python, Unix, Linux

Required Spoken Language(s): English

Required Work Auth.: European Union

Start Date: Immediately

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MPC is seeking a senior developer to join their R&D team and work on FX-related technologies, libraries and plugins. These involve particle, rigid-body, cloth and fluid simulation tools, as well as volumetric rendering and shader-based effects.

The responsibilities for this role include:
- researching and developing simulation technologies and workflows
- extending and maintaining existing systems
- liaising with FX TDs to initially plan and later test tools
- documenting and presenting technologies to interested parties from both R&D and production
- keeping up-to-date with relevant technologies and how they can be efficiently implemented

REQUIREMENTS:

A successful candidate will have the following:
- degree in Computer Science or related department
- previous FX development experience
- good understanding of physics, 3D math, simulation technologies
- excellent knowledge of C++
- good knowledge of Python
- experience with Linux-based debuggers and profilers
- experience with Maya and RenderMan APIs
- knowledge of FX tools in other packages (XSI, Houdini, etc) a plus