Senior Software Engineer, Application

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. 658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4 Language in work environment - English Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Job Description As a senior software engineer on the APPS team, you will take on a leadership role in the development of artist-facing tools that enhance the creative and production teams at Sony Imageworks. Your expertise in software development will drive complex projects, as well as guide and mentor intermediate and associate engineers. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions, managing risks in large projects, and collaborating with both technical and creative teams to ensure the success of our tools and systems. What You’ll Do Take ownership of large, complex software projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and with high-quality standards. Mentor and guide intermediate and associate engineers, providing support and feedback to help them grow. Participate in the design and implementation of artist-facing tools, such as playback review tools, asset browsers, and plugins. Write clean, efficient, and scalable code while adhering to best practices. Define initial risks and mitigation strategies for large projects and ensure their successful execution. Lead and participate in code reviews for less experienced team members. Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues that impact the production pipeline. Collaborate with senior team members to define architecture and design patterns for new projects. Integrate applications with proprietary and third-party tools and systems. Drive the development of intuitive UI/UX for artist-facing tools and plugins. Analyze complex problems and develop long-term solutions that address root causes. Proactively research and solve technical challenges, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies. Contribute to the strategic direction of the team and its projects. Maintain clear documentation for code and technical processes to facilitate knowledge sharing. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment. What You Bring A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience. A minimum of four years of experience in software development, with a focus on developing applications in a production environment. Expertise in developing plugins and tools for artist workflows and supporting creative teams. Proficiency in Python programming, with experience in a UNIX/Linux environment. Strong understan...