Lead Enginee VFX & AI Applications

Aerith Corp is redefining the physics of imagination. We are building the software infrastructure that will transform global media from the flat screen into immersive holographic space. At Aerith, your ingenuity will make a permanent mark on the way the world experiences visual reality. We invite visionary engineers to join us at the ground floor of a technological revolution.

Position: Lead Engineer VFX & AI Applications

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of our VFX plugin as a "node" within Unreal Engine and Blender, et al, and as a standalone application.

• Implement Universal Scene Description (USD) framework compatibility to ensure absolute pipeline flexibility.

• Oversee gsplat (Gaussian Splat) and point cloud integration for seamless environment generation.

• Integrate Generative AI preparation tools to reduce development costs and time for internal productions.

• Assist in development of upscaling techniques.

Required Skills:

• Advanced C++/Python, deep knowledge of the USD framework, and experience building production-grade plugins for DCC (Digital Content Creation) tools (eg. Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine).

• Experience with Stable Diffusion/Generative Video, machine learning model optimization, and a background in VFX look-development.

• Facility with Machine Learning/Computer Vision, generative AI models.

• Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow.

• Background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and image reconstruction.

• Familiary with hybrid classical/quantum systems or willing to get up to speed.

• Masters of Science in Computer Graphics or Computer Science.

Experience Required: 5+ years in VFX workflows and/or application development.

Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person