Software Manager Engineering

Description

Description

Dwarf’s R&D team is committed to developing state-of-the-art software solutions to advance the ever-growing challenges in computer animation, responsible for analysing production procedures and problems, evaluating the effectiveness of existing solutions, making recommendations to improve quality, efficiency, and workflow.

We are currently seeking an experienced software manager to join our development team. This is an opportunity to join a growing and highly innovative team.
Has a software Manager, you will be at the heart of the Dwarf’s production architecture.

You will:

• Contribute to and lead design of complex Animation & VFX pipeline systems.
• Enforce development & documentation standards, software development process, design & code reviews
• Lead and participate in the definition and documentation of software architecture, features, solutions, and tasking.
• Hands-on management and motivation of a group of software engineers
• Hiring and staffing
  
  Requirements
• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related field
• Must have sharp programming and artistic skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• 3-4+ years of experience working in a animated or feature film environment.
• 2-3+ years of experience with managing teams using Agile/Scrum methods and tools. 
• 2-3+ years of experience in developing and reviewing software specifications and design documents.
• 2-3+ years of experience working with and supporting Artist and Technical .
• Strong understanding with the following skills and technologies: Multi-threaded C/C++/Python, Mel, hscript,  Linux, C/C++.
• Experience with 3D package such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, the foundry Nuke/Mari, side effects Houdini.
• Experience with overseeing the installation and maintenance of build environments, and bug/feature tracking systems.
• Must understand both hardware and software and how they fit together.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

About

The "Labs" is a place of convergence between cutting edge technology and traditional medium to design computer animation films.

At Dwarf we innovate in the art of storytelling by pushing the boundaries on inventing immersive and believable worlds. 

We fostering a philosophy that bring together artists and technologists in a creative, innovative yet collaborative environment.