Double Negative’s R&D department develop ground-breaking software to ensure that the studio remains at the cutting-edge of global VFX production.

Our R&D Programmers support multiple film projects in parallel, from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production, by delivering pioneering tools that enable our artists to tackle increasingly complex challenges, with stunning results.

R&D Programmers at DNeg are tasked with a variety of responsibilities spanning the full software development life-cycle; designing, supporting and maintaining software, integrating tools into our Pipeline, and even further extension as work adapts and new challenges arise.

Double Negative is always excited to hear from talented programmers: a passion for solving complex problems is a must!

Needs to Do:
• Liaise with artists and project supervisors to understand current and upcoming production challenges
• Investigate appropriate solutions and techniques to address challenges
• Present ideas to the R&D Lead or Senior Programmer in the team
• Plan the development of tools and break-down the plan into tasks
• Communicate development timeframes to the Software Project Manager and stakeholders
• Develop usable tools that are fit for purpose and integrate into DNeg’s Pipeline
• Maintain, revise and extend existing tools
• Take responsibility for the testing of your own tools with the assistance of the R&D Software Tester
• Support end-users during production
• Produce technical documentation and user manuals

Needs to Know:
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent subject
• Proven experience developing VFX-related tools
• Solid understanding of computer graphics and mathematics
• Excellent knowledge of C++ and Python (other languages a plus)
• Solid knowledge and experience of a variety of programming libraries, such as Boost, OpenGL, etc.
• Experience with relevant application APIs such as Houdini, Maya and Nuke
• Understanding of relevant third-party technologies, such as Alembic, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO, etc.
• Experience of development in a Linux environment
• Familiarity with other VFX software packages is advantageous

Needs to Be:
• Knowledgeable and interested in emerging industry technologies
• Smart, driven and adaptable
• Logical and practical in approach to solving complex problems
• Able to future-plan beyond the scope of the current development task
• Team oriented and organised
• A strong communicator – both verbal and written
• Able to articulate complex technical information to non-technical people

If you are an experienced VFX software developer, and are looking for an opportunity to join a large R&D team of world-class programmers, then we want to hear from you! Please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@dneg.com