About Digital Domain:

Our DNA is comprised of equal parts innovation, technology, and storytelling. That philosophy has driven the creation of stunning visuals for hundreds of features, commercials, episodic and streaming programs, music videos, and mixed-reality projects. The company has been at the forefront of research, development, and innovation for more than three decades. These initiatives are infused into the fabric of the studio’s diverse services and operations.

We are developing industry-leading character technology and tools. In films such as Avengers: Infinity War & End Game; Spider-Man: No Way Home; and She Hulk. We have created photo-realistic digital actors that have stood alongside real actors. We are looking for software developers to help us further this technology.

Purpose of the job:

The Core Software Team at Digital Domain is responsible for core tools and distributed services for use across the facility including: asset, task, and software management; dailies, render submission, analytics, cross site data transfer, and core Python libraries.

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated CI/CD Engineer to elevate our software development process, ensuring seamless integration and deployment across our platforms. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Tools Expertise: Troubleshoot and optimize build processes using Make, CMake, and Meson. Provide expertise in resolving build-related issues in projects using these tools.
• Open-Source Integration: Work with open-source Linux software, compiling, building, and integrating it into our environment. Ensure that it functions correctly alongside proprietary tools and systems.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate software builds, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, open-source contributors, and system administrators to troubleshoot and resolve build issues, ensuring smooth integration and deployment.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for build systems, deployment processes, and best practices, particularly around open-source projects and tools.
• Support: Provide support to development and production teams, ensuring that open-source build tools and environments are stable and meet production needs.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or a proven combination of education and experience that demonstrates professional-level problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on experience in build engineering, systems administration, DevOps, or software development.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in build tools such as Make, CMake, Meson, SCons, and Setuptools. Experience with distributed build systems and CI tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, and Artifactory.
• Programming Skills: Demonstrated experience in authoring, configuring, and building projects in C++, C, and Python.
• Problem-Solving: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues related to software build configurations.
• Package Management: Familiarity with package management and distribution tools such as yum, apt-get, and RPM.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of VirtualBox, Vagrant, Docker, AWX, and Ansible is a plus.

Work-Life Balance

• This position offers the flexibility of being fully remote. However, for those who prefer an in-office environment, we have locations in Vancouver, Montreal, and Los Angeles, and can accommodate those preferences.
• At Digital Domain, we prioritize the well-being of our software engineers and believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Standard work hours range from 40 to 50 hours per week. While there may be occasional requirements for additional hours during evenings or weekends to perform maintenance outside of production hours, these instances are typically planned during scheduled downtimes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

Compensation Range: $60,000 annually to $130,000 annually. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California and the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California or the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well-being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.