Manager, Procedural Tech (Houdini)

TL;DR

Manager, Procedural Tech (Houdini): Leading the design and development of next-generation procedural systems for large-scale 3D environments with an accent on geospatial data integration and real-time engine compatibility. Focus on building scalable content pipelines, integrating AI/ML approaches, and mentoring a team of procedural engineers.

Location: Fully Remote (Must be based in the US)

Salary: $185,000 - $220,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading global media and entertainment company distributing world-class content across film, television, streaming, and theme parks.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of advanced procedural generation systems to produce high-quality 3D environments from real-world data sources.
• Oversee the implementation of scalable tools and frameworks compatible with Unreal Engine and Unity.
• Establish best practices for procedural workflows, ensuring consistency, reusability, and runtime performance optimization.
• Partner with engineering and AI/ML leadership to define data flow from source to final in-engine experience.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of procedural engineers and specialists, setting technical direction and goals.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement automation to increase production efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Art, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in game development, VFX, or simulation, including team or project leadership.
• Proficiency in VEX, Python, or similar languages for building scalable systems and tools.
• Demonstrated experience developing procedural generation systems and targeting real-time engines.
• Must be eligible for US-based employment benefits (401k, US health insurance).

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Houdini, Unreal PCG, or Blender.
• Experience working with geospatial data or simulation systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML approaches applied to procedural content creation.
• Experience building large-scale content pipelines in a production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings through a 401(k) plan.
• Paid leave and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Inclusive culture with a strong tradition of community service and development.