Associate Software Engineer

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will join a team of highly talented programmers who are experts in developing cutting-edge technologies to create solutions that align seamlessly with Imageworks' creative team's artistic vision. You will play a crucial role in supporting our software development team at every stage of our product's development, testing, and implementation, ensuring that we deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our clients' needs with confidence and excellence.

• →Support the overall direction of the studio’s management and production teams.
• →Assist senior developers in the development and maintenance of applications.
• →Write clean, well-structured, and efficient code.
• →Implement front-end and back-end features based on provided specifications.
• →Participate in code reviews and learn to improve code quality.
• →Learn and apply new development technologies and best practices.
• →Seek guidance and mentorship from senior developers.
• →Proactively research and solve technical challenges.
• →Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
• →Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• →Document code and technical processes.
• →Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions.
• →Analyze common and chronic issues and evaluate solutions with project teams.
• →Fix bugs and resolve simple requests for a fast turnaround.
• →Help with understanding of user workflows.
• →Stay updated on technological advancements and industry standards to define our best practices and share them with our studios.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in programming languages commonly used for developing visual effects solutions like Python.
• Good understanding of backend development principles and techniques, demonstrating the ability to design and implement robust server-side solutions
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working in Linux system
• A strategic approach to problem-solving: You don't just patch problems; you solve them so that they never happen again.
• Knowledge of VFX pipeline infrastructure and systems

The anticipated base salary for this position is $62,000.00 CAD- $68,600.00 CAD. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.