The Special Projects team within Wētā FX is looking to hire a Senior Developer with a strong background in Unreal Engine software development, with an emphasis on developing tools to integrate the Unreal Editor with our linear content workflows and processes.

Special Projects is focused on developing innovative pipelines, tools, and content using real-time game engine technologies. Our goal is to enable creative partners to achieve their vision using those tools, with a focus on producing uncompromising visual work.

In this role, you’ll be close to the creative process, working together with artists to develop tools that have an immediate impact on their workflows in Unreal Engine. You’ll be closely involved in the strategic planning of our technology roadmap, bringing valuable insight on common issues faced in real-time content production pipelines. You’ll also be a trusted source for development best practices, both within the department and outside it, with a desire to continue learning more about new features and tools within the engine.

This role is an intial one-year fixed-term contract based in Wellington, New Zealand.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, maintain, and refine tools that integrate Unreal Engine with linear content workflows
• Write clear, documented, and maintainable code in C++, Python, and Blueprint
• Work collaboratively with teams of artists and filmmakers to understand their workflows and develop solutions that serve their needs with an outstanding user experience
• Be an outspoken evangelist for development best practices in Unreal Engine

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience creating tools for the Unreal Editor, with strong knowledge of the various common extensions points available to developers for extending core Unreal Editor systems
• Strong software engineering skills, including the ability to design, implement, debug, and optimize software with minimal oversight
• Significant experience working with C++, Python, and Blueprint within Unreal Engine
• Extensive experience building tools that interact with Unreal Engine’s linear content systems
• Familiarity with the different methods of tool management and delivery available within the Unreal Engine ecosystem
• Experience scripting asset import workflows within Unreal Engine
• Solid understanding of asset formats typically used in game development, with experience working with USD a plus
• Production experience with Perforce, Subversion, or Git
• A genuine love and curiosity for the world of real-time graphics and game engine development within the world of visual effects
• A love for learning and a desire to share your knowledge
• Familiarity with common CI/CD tools like Horde, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD a plus

At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at recruitment@wetafx.co.nz.

This opportunity extends to applicants living & able to work in New Zealand; international candidates would be comfortable considering relocating to NZ for the duration of their contract.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

Location: Wellington, New Zealand