Tech Lead - Pipeline Development
ChennaiFull-time8–14 yrsPosted 3 months ago
Leadership software engineering role at BOT VFX (india) in Chennai. Needs 8+ years.
About the role
BOT VFX, a visual effects services company with global clients, is looking for a Tech Lead – Pipeline Development as a full-time permanent role. The position is preferably based out of Chennai, India. The Tech Lead – Pipeline Development oversees the technical execution, software architecture, continuous delivery practices, and technical standards across the studio's pipeline engineering group.
What you'll do
- Translate architectural roadmaps and high-level designs defined by the Head of Pipeline into detailed technical specifications, modular code, and sprint tasks
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python and/or C++ code for core pipeline modules, internal APIs, and tool integrations
- Provide day-to-day tasking, code guidance, and hands-on technical mentorship to Pipeline Developers and Pipeline TDs to elevate team-wide code quality
- Implement user-friendly graphical interfaces (via PySide/Qt) that translate complex backend logic into intuitive tools for end users
- Integrate designated open-source technologies (e.g., AYON/OpenPype, USD) and commercial DCC APIs (Nuke, Maya, Houdini) into the production workflow
What you need
- Python
- REST APIs
- Git
- C++
- Shell scripting
- CI/CD
Good to have
- Test automation
- Linux
- Unit testing
- System design
- TDS