Pipeline Engineer I - USD

Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.

We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.

OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

Our engineers develop resilient and scalable solutions on internal projects as well as external projects with our partners across animation, visual effects, mixed reality, social media and game production. All of our engineers contribute to an agile product development lifecycle by applying skills that span from requirements analysis, design, graphics tools, pipeline tools, workflow analysis and pipeline integration.


THE ROLE

As part of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in developing computer-graphics pipeline tools and implementing character rigs. This is the perfect role for someone with practical experience developing and deploying Python libraries and pipeline tools for XR, games, visual effects and/or animation production.

If you’d like to collaborate with the brightest minds and spearhead next-generation production pipelines and engines, this could be the role for you!
Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant work experience, but if you think you’re right for this position, contact us; we’ll listen.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Implement Python scripts and tools for efficient USD workflows
• Triage and resolve technical issues in the tools
• Write user and developer documentation for the software you create
• Collaborate closely with the engineering and art teams internally and at our clients

WHO YOU ARE

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related engineering field
• 4-6 years experience developing pipeline scripts and tools, and at least 2 of those years specifically in a USD pipeline
• Solid understanding of USD concepts such as the representation of primitive objects, groups and hierarchies, schemas, layers and composition.
• Proven experience writing and supporting USD tools in production, including import and export, manipulating scene graph data and metadata, and tracking assets in a collaborative workflow
• Experience scripting Qt plugins or extensions for common DCC tools, preferably Maya, and as a plus Houdini, Blender, Katana, Substance, and/or game engines
• Familiarity with commonly used file formats for meshes, images, textures, and simulation caches (glTF, USDZ, FBX, Alembic).
• Familiarity with production tracking systems such as ShotGrid, a.k.a. Flow Production Tracking*
• Experience with team development using Agile processes
• Hands-on experience with one or more source code control systems (Perforce, git)
• Solid general programming skills including knowledge of software patterns, build systems, and methods for coding high-performance applications
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work both in a team and independently
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
• The base pay actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
• Flexible working environment and more!

ADDITIONAL INFO

The ability to work on the West Coast time zone is preferred.

DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pipeline Engineer II - USD

Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.

We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.

OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

Our engineers develop resilient and scalable solutions on internal projects as well as external projects with our partners across animation, visual effects, mixed reality, social media and game production. All of our engineers contribute to an agile product development lifecycle by applying skills that span from requirements analysis, design, graphics tools, pipeline tools, workflow analysis and pipeline integration.


THE ROLE

As part of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in developing computer-graphics pipeline tools and implementing character rigs. This is the perfect role for someone with practical experience developing and deploying Python libraries and pipeline tools for XR, games, visual effects and/or animation production.

If you’d like to collaborate with the brightest minds and spearhead next-generation production pipelines and engines, this could be the role for you!
Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant work experience, but if you think you’re right for this position, contact us; we’ll listen.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design efficient USD workflows and implement the tools to support those workflows
• Write user documentation and design notes for the software you create
• Collaborate closely with the engineering and art teams internally and at our clients
• Take ownership of technical issues and drive them to resolution
• Triage and resolve technical issues in the tools

WHO YOU ARE

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related engineering field
• 7-10 years experience developing computer-graphics pipelines and tools; at least 4 of those years in a USD pipeline environment
• Solid understanding of USD concepts such as the representation of primitive objects, groups and hierarchies, schemas, layers and composition, and a practical understanding of how these USD concepts apply to production workflows.
• Proven experience writing and supporting USD tools in production, including import and export to/from DCCs, and the manipulation of USD scene data in collaborative workflows
• Experience using USD schemas to implement custom prim types and/or attributes
• Proven experience scripting Python/PyQt or C++/Qt plugins for at least one of the following DCC tools (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Blender, Katana) and/or game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)
• Experience implementing character rigging and animation pipelines in USD*
• Experience implementing materials and surfacing pipelines in USD*
• Experience extending or modifying USD itself via C++*
• Good understanding of 3D-graphics including mathematical fundamentals such as trigonometry, linear algebra, matrices, vectors and quaternions
• Deep professional experience in team development using Python, and familiarity with C++
• Solid general programming skills including knowledge of software patterns, build systems, and optimization for performance and memory footprint
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work both in a team and independently
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 to $165,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
• The base pay actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
• Flexible working environment and more!

ADDITIONAL INFO

The ability to work on the West Coast time zone is preferred.

DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Research Scientist, Human Color Perception & Imaging Technology

Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.

We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.

THE ROLE

As part of a small and dynamic team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing imaging technology for camera capture while creating augmented reality experiences that enhance human perception. The scope of these projects will encompass camera color processing, developing features related to human color perception.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop perceptual features for immersive MR/AR experiences by modeling human perception
• Establish camera and display image quality metrics for MR/AR benchmarking
• Create a platform for objective and subjective psychophysical studies to evaluate virtual object rendering in MR/AR applications
• Research and develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for light estimation and virtual object rendering

WHO YOU ARE

• MS/PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, imaging science, color science, biology, cognitive science or a related field
• Strong background in color science and imaging science
• Proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C#, and C++
• Strong background in user experience, machine learning, computer vision, VR & AR
• Knowledgeable in data analysis and signal processing
• Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of image processing, HDR imaging, image segmentation, depth estimation, human color perception, AR/VR rendering, computer vision and machine learning is desirable*
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
• The base pay actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
• Flexible working environment and more!

ADDITIONAL INFO

This is a US based remote position.

DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Research Scientist, Color Image Processing & Computer Vision

Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.

We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.

THE ROLE

As part of a small and dynamic team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing imaging technology for camera capture while creating augmented reality experiences that enhance human perception. The scope of these projects will encompass camera color processing, developing features related to human color perception, and prototyping with tools like Unity/Blender for object rendering.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research and develop applied color perception algorithms for camera and AR applications
• Research and develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for photographic imaging processing
• Develop evaluation tools for camera calibration, image quality and computer vision for AR/MR applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams and provide leadership and expertise for new project development and productization.

WHO YOU ARE

• MS/PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, imaging science, color science, biology, cognitive science or a related field
• Background in image processing and computer vision
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python and C++
• Experience with 3D tools such as Unity, Blender and Maya*
• Strong background in user experience, machine learning, computer vision, VR & AR
• Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of light sensor, image sensor, camera and display hardware systems*
• Experience in 3D computer graphics, lighting and shading*
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
• The base pay actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
• Flexible working environment and more!

ADDITIONAL INFO

This position offers flexibility to work either hybrid in the Bay Area or remotely across the US.

DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Research Scientist, Computer Vision

Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.

We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.

OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

Our engineers develop resilient and scalable solutions on internal projects as well as external projects with our partners across animation, visual effects, mixed reality, social media and game production. All of our engineers contribute to an agile product development lifecycle by applying skills that span from requirements analysis, design, graphics tools, pipeline tools, workflow analysis and pipeline integration.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will formulate and solve numerical optimization problems in computer vision and computer graphics
• You will design and develop and train complex machine learning models
• You will optimize ML solutions for on-device deployment
• You will collaborate with other researchers and engineers to develop experiments, prototypes, and concepts
• Take ownership of technical issues and work to resolve them

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD/MS in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience using Python or C++
• Experienced with Pytorch/openCV/PIL
• Experience with depth estimation, point cloud processing, and digital geometry processing
• Knowledge of basic visual signal processing tasks such as classification, segmentation, tracking, denoising
• Familiar with all components in the training of ML model, including data loader, backbone search, choice of regressors/objectives/optimizers, hyperparameter search, model finetune, model quantization/optimization/format conversion
• Self-motivated with strong communications skills and able to work both in a team and independently
• Basic knowledge of the ISP pipeline is desirable*
• Knowledge on image/video/depth data processing is desirable*
• Experience of delivering software product in C/C++ and exposure to Android code base is desirable*
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The annual salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000 plus equity (per qualifications)
• The base pay actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, Broadway and Vegas shows, shopping partners & more
• Flexible working environment and more!

ADDITIONAL INFO

This is a hybrid position in the Bay Area.

DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.
All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Research Scientist, Human Color Perception & Imaging Technology

Our mission at DigitalFish is to help our customers derive transformative value across their organizations by building next-generation technologies that define the future of digital-media creation and consumption for millions of users.

We have partnered with leading digital media companies, and are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, DreamWorks, Activision, Technicolor, ESPN, LEGO, NASA and many others.

THE ROLE

As part of a small and dynamic team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing imaging technology for camera capture while creating augmented reality experiences that enhance human perception. The scope of these projects will encompass camera color processing, developing features related to human color perception.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop perceptual features for immersive MR/AR experiences by modeling human perception
• Establish camera and display image quality metrics for MR/AR benchmarking
• Create a platform for objective and subjective psychophysical studies to evaluate virtual object rendering in MR/AR applications
• Research and develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for light estimation and virtual object rendering

WHO YOU ARE

• MS/PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, imaging science, color science, biology, cognitive science or a related field
• Strong background in color science and imaging science
• Proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C#, and C++
• Strong background in user experience, machine learning, computer vision, VR & AR
• Knowledgeable in data analysis and signal processing
• Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of image processing, HDR imaging, image segmentation, depth estimation, human color perception, AR/VR rendering, computer vision and machine learning is desirable*
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The hourly rate for this position is $60-80 US Dollars (per qualifications)
• The rate actually offered will take into account internal parity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Flexible working environment and more!

ADDITIONAL INFO

This a hybrid position based in the Bay Area.

DigitalFish is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to ensure that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you!