Senior Software Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Game Development): Designing, building, and maintaining Python-based tools and services that support dataflow, asset management, and system integration across stage production pipelines with an accent on enabling reliable movement of assets, metadata, and media through real-time and near-real-time workflows. Focus on integrating with production systems, managing asset and metadata lifecycles, and supporting video transcoding and color pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, BC. Must be based in British Columbia, or willing to relocate.

Salary: $130,000 - $215,000 a year. This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC.

Company

hirify.global is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality by blending filmmaking with breakthrough technologies.

What you will do

• Take ownership of pipeline initiatives supporting stage production workflows.
• Translate user stories and workflow requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain Python-based pipeline tools and integrations.
• Contribute to the evolution of pipeline systems by exploring improvements and emerging technologies.
• Uphold engineering best practices through code reviews, documentation, testing, and peer mentorship.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure pipeline workflows remain scalable, reliable, and aligned with production needs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience developing Python-based pipeline tools for stage or production environments.
• Senior-level experience contributing to complex pipeline systems and mentoring peers.
• Strong understanding of stage production pipelines, including real-time and near-real-time workflows.
• Proven ability to design intuitive, maintainable frameworks and developer-facing interfaces using object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Hands-on experience integrating with production systems such as ShotGrid.
• Working knowledge of media workflows, including video transcoding, format management, and color pipeline considerations.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Houdini APIs in support of stage or pipeline workflows.
• Familiarity with modern pipeline-adjacent technologies, including ML- or AI-assisted tooling and service-oriented architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities.
• Committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application.
• Looking for those seeking to take risks and driven by passion for their craft.