Graphics Pipeline Engineer

We're searching for a Graphics Pipeline Engineer to join Aurora.

• Lead the technical implementation of cross‑functional projects, translating stakeholder requirements directly into robust code and spearheading the engineering effort by example.
• Architect and personally implement foundational Python frameworks, services, and APIs that form the core of our synthetic data ecosystem; a hands‑on role where you will frequently be writing and deploying code.
• Drive the adoption and standardization of USD as the core data backbone for our pipeline.

Act as the lead developer and subject matter expert on our most complex pipeline challenges, debugging deep technical issues and engineering scalable solutions.

• Proven track record of architecting and building large‑scale 3D graphics or procedural content generating pipelines.
• Deep, practical production experience with Universal Scene Description (USD).
• Solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals.
• A passion for solving challenging, high‑impact problems and mentoring other engineers.
• 7+ years of experience building or contributing significantly to large‑scale graphics production pipelines.

• Experience with C++ development in a production graphics environment.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and infrastructure for automated testing and deployment.
• Experience with various parts of a VFX pipeline (modeling, texturing, effects, rendering, compositing, etc.).

The base salary range for this position is $139,000-$223,000 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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