Do you have a passion for building high-quality, performant software? Are you eager to learn new technologies and collaborate in a cross-functional environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

Backlight is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our current products and customers, while also taking point on developing new features and functionalities defined in our Product Roadmap.

The mission of the Engineering Team is to support Backlight’s current products and customers, while building and delivering the products defined in the Backlight Product Roadmap in a timely manner, with a heavy focus on quality, performance, and scalability. We will work cross functionally to ensure we are serving the needs of our customers and end users.

About the Role

• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to ensure we deliver exceptional products that meet the needs of our customers and end-users.
• Design, maintain, and enhance our ftrack pipeline tools and DCC integrations.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new features and technologies.
• Uphold the highest standards for application performance and quality.
• Identify and efficiently resolve software bottlenecks and bugs.

Tech Stack:

• Python
• PySide / QT
• APIs and SDKs related to DCCs
• Proficiency in Git, CI/CD, and test automation practices

Bonus Points

• While not mandatory, experience with video and machine learning technologies is a plus.
• Experience with production tracking software, preferably ftrack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience with strong Python proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with production pipelines and asset workflows in the film or video game industries.
• Proven experience developing tools for DCC packages (Maya, Houdini, Nuke).
• Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills (English), and a collaborative spirit.

The Backlight Advantage:

• Work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work remotely in Europe (with a preference for Sweden-based candidates).

Ready to join our team?

If you're a talented software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building great products, we encourage you to apply!