OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Data Engineer

Open until filled.

Posted 4/29/2026 San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by SDCP

About the role:  The San Diego Community Power (SDCP) is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join our growing team of analytics experts who will be responsible for designing, maintaining, expanding, and optimizing our data infrastructure for data collection, management, transformation, and access. A key priority of this role will be to assist in SDCP’s development of centralizing its data eco-system to allow for creation of pipelines that convert raw data into usable formats for data analysts and other data consumers to utilize. The Data Engineer will handle the core data aspects of software engineering and data science and utilize software engineering principles to develop algorithms that automate the data flow process. They will collaborate with data and system analysts to build machine learning and analytics infrastructure from testing to deployment. 

WHO IS SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER?

San Diego Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  

OUR HISTORY

San Diego Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and serve five member agencies: San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Mesa and Imperial Beach, County of San Diego, and National City. SDCP was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. By the end of 2023, SDCP will provide electricity for nearly half the electric load in San Diego Gas and Electric’s service territory and will be the second largest CCA in California. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At SDCP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Building and maintaining a centralized cloud-based data infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of sources. 
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional/non-functional business requirements. 
• Developing data tools and APIs for data analysis. 
• Deploying and monitoring machine learning algorithms and statistical methods in production environments to solve organizational needs. 
• Ensuring data accessibility and security and implementing company data policies regarding data privacy and confidentiality. 
• Improving data systems reliability, speed, and performance. 
• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer trends, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics. 
• Collaborating with other internal teams, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand and optimize how data can be leveraged to meet business needs. 
• Assist in drafting data and analytics’ solicitations and in the selection of consultants. 
• Assist with drafting staff reports and presentations for Board and Committee meetings. 
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES

• Advance working knowledge of SQL, experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) and working familiarity with various databases. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing API and integrations to support analytics in cloud environment. 
• Experience building and optimizing ‘big data’ data pipelines, architectures, and data sets. 

• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets. 
• Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management. 
• A successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets. 
• Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable ‘big data’ data stores. 
• Good understanding of data architecture, data design, data warehousing and data modeling concepts. 
• Strong project management and organizational skills. 
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES

• Experience in the energy sector and/or supporting the implementation of programs funded by California state agencies (e.g., California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board).
• Ability to strongly represent the organization in various professional engagement settings from local to national convenings (conferences, workshops, executive meetings, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of professional experience in a Data Engineer role, preferably in the energy industry with a graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another quantitative field. The candidate should also have experience using the following software/tools:

• Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, PowerBI, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud services.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Azkaban, Luigi, Airflow, etc.
• Experience with open-source technologies: Python, Pytorch, Flask, Tensorflow or Keras
• Experience with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc.
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Java, C++ etc.
• Experience with batch, micro-batching and real-time data ingestion methodologies.
• Experience with GitHub or similar code repositories

WORK ENVIROMENT & CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required and reliable transportation to be able to attend SDCP events, meetings, and workshops as needed is expected. At SDCP we work in the communities we serve and in the office. SDCP works to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and in our communities. SDCP requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. SDCP is an agency required to adopt and promulgate a Conflict-of-Interest Code (“COI”). The COI code requires employees in designated positions, including those identified under the interim disclosure process to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis. A Successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

COMPENSATION: 

Salary Range: The position salary range is: $84,900 - $110,400; with exact compensation to be determined by SDCP, depending upon experience. 

Benefits: Standard benefits package including but not limited to:

Insurance: SDCP offers group health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by SDCP.

Retirement: SDCP offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee’s Money Purchase Plan.

Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the discretion of SDCP as needed. 

What The Role Is

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain our data infrastructure supporting mission-critical energy operations. You'll work at the intersection of renewable energy and data, developing pipelines that process everything from real-time asset performance data to complex trading and risk analytics. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on clean energy operations while working with a cutting-edge data stack including Snowflake, Dagster, dbt, Modal, and GitLab.

What You'll Be Doing

Analytics Infrastructure & Data Warehouse Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable data infrastructure to support enterprise analytics and reporting needs
• Manage Snowflake instances, including performance tuning, security configuration, and capacity planning for growing data volumes
• Optimize query performance and resource utilization to control costs and improve processing speed

Data Pipeline Development & Orchestration

• Build and orchestrate complex ETL/ELT workflows using Dagster to ensure reliable, automated data processing for asset management and energy trading
• Develop robust data pipelines that handle high-volume, time-sensitive energy market data and asset generation and performance metrics
• Implement workflow automation and dependency management for critical business operations

Data Transformation & Analytics Support

• Develop and maintain dbt models to transform raw data into business-ready analytical datasets and dimensional models
• Create efficient SQL-based transformations for complex energy market calculations and asset performance metrics
• Support advanced analytics initiatives through proper data preparation and feature engineering

Data Quality & Governance

• Implement comprehensive data validation, testing, and monitoring frameworks to ensure accuracy and consistency across all energy and financial data assets
• Establish data lineage tracking and privacy controls to meet regulatory compliance requirements in the energy sector
• Develop alerting and monitoring systems for data pipelines, including error handling, SLA monitoring, and incident response

CI/CD & DevOps

• Lead continuous integration and deployment initiatives for Dagster and dbt pipelines, and Streamlit/Gradio application deployments to Linux servers
• Implement automated testing and deployment automation for data pipelines and analytics applications
• Manage version control and infrastructure as code practices

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Work closely with asset management and trading groups to ensure real-time data availability for market operations and risk calculations
• Collaborate with credit risk teams to develop data models supporting financial analysis and regulatory reporting
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate data insights to stakeholders

Documentation & Security

• Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and onboarding materials for data assets
• Implement role-based access controls, data encryption, and security best practices across the data stack
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs, implement resource allocation strategies, and provide cost forecasting

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in production environments
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Data Orchestration: Proficiency in Dagster for pipeline scheduling, dependency management, and workflow automation; Airflow experience a plus
• Cloud Data Warehousing: Advanced-level Snowflake administration, including virtual warehouses, clustering, security, and cost optimization
• Data Transformation: Proficiency in dbt for data modeling, testing, documentation, and version control of analytical transformations
• Programming: Strong Python and SQL skills for data processing and automation
• CI/CD: 3+ years of experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices and tools; proficiency in GitLab CI/CD required (GitHub Actions experience a plus)
• Database Technologies: Advanced SQL skills, database design principles, and experience with multiple database platforms
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS/Azure/GCP data services, storage solutions (S3, Azure Blob, GCS), and infrastructure as code
• Data Integration: Experience with APIs, various data connectors, and formats
• Data Security: Understanding of data security best practices, access controls, encryption, and role-based access management
• AI & LLM Proficiency: Practical experience integrating and leveraging large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source models) within data workflows; ability to apply LLMs efficiently and securely, with awareness of data privacy boundaries, prompt injection risks, and responsible AI usage in production environments
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Communication: Ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Work Style: Comfortable with a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office); highly autonomous and self-directed with a strong work ethic and growth mindset; exceptional attention to detail; able to take ownership of projects end-to-end with minimal oversight

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in the energy, utilities, or financial services industries
• Knowledge of energy trading concepts, market data, or asset management
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, CCPA)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

What The Role Is

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain our data infrastructure supporting mission-critical energy operations. You'll work at the intersection of renewable energy and data, developing pipelines that process everything from real-time asset performance data to complex trading and risk analytics. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on clean energy operations while working with a cutting-edge data stack including Snowflake, Dagster, dbt, Modal, and GitLab.

What You'll Be Doing

Analytics Infrastructure & Data Warehouse Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable data infrastructure to support enterprise analytics and reporting needs
• Manage Snowflake instances, including performance tuning, security configuration, and capacity planning for growing data volumes
• Optimize query performance and resource utilization to control costs and improve processing speed

Data Pipeline Development & Orchestration

• Build and orchestrate complex ETL/ELT workflows using Dagster to ensure reliable, automated data processing for asset management and energy trading
• Develop robust data pipelines that handle high-volume, time-sensitive energy market data and asset generation and performance metrics
• Implement workflow automation and dependency management for critical business operations

Data Transformation & Analytics Support

• Develop and maintain dbt models to transform raw data into business-ready analytical datasets and dimensional models
• Create efficient SQL-based transformations for complex energy market calculations and asset performance metrics
• Support advanced analytics initiatives through proper data preparation and feature engineering

Data Quality & Governance

• Implement comprehensive data validation, testing, and monitoring frameworks to ensure accuracy and consistency across all energy and financial data assets
• Establish data lineage tracking and privacy controls to meet regulatory compliance requirements in the energy sector
• Develop alerting and monitoring systems for data pipelines, including error handling, SLA monitoring, and incident response

CI/CD & DevOps

• Lead continuous integration and deployment initiatives for Dagster and dbt pipelines, and Streamlit/Gradio application deployments to Linux servers
• Implement automated testing and deployment automation for data pipelines and analytics applications
• Manage version control and infrastructure as code practices

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Work closely with asset management and trading groups to ensure real-time data availability for market operations and risk calculations
• Collaborate with credit risk teams to develop data models supporting financial analysis and regulatory reporting
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate data insights to stakeholders

Documentation & Security

• Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and onboarding materials for data assets
• Implement role-based access controls, data encryption, and security best practices across the data stack
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs, implement resource allocation strategies, and provide cost forecasting

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in production environments
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Data Orchestration: Proficiency in Dagster for pipeline scheduling, dependency management, and workflow automation; Airflow experience a plus
• Cloud Data Warehousing: Advanced-level Snowflake administration, including virtual warehouses, clustering, security, and cost optimization
• Data Transformation: Proficiency in dbt for data modeling, testing, documentation, and version control of analytical transformations
• Programming: Strong Python and SQL skills for data processing and automation
• CI/CD: 3+ years of experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices and tools; proficiency in GitLab CI/CD required (GitHub Actions experience a plus)
• Database Technologies: Advanced SQL skills, database design principles, and experience with multiple database platforms
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS/Azure/GCP data services, storage solutions (S3, Azure Blob, GCS), and infrastructure as code
• Data Integration: Experience with APIs, various data connectors, and formats
• Data Security: Understanding of data security best practices, access controls, encryption, and role-based access management
• AI & LLM Proficiency: Practical experience integrating and leveraging large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source models) within data workflows; ability to apply LLMs efficiently and securely, with awareness of data privacy boundaries, prompt injection risks, and responsible AI usage in production environments
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Communication: Ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Work Style: Comfortable with a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office); highly autonomous and self-directed with a strong work ethic and growth mindset; exceptional attention to detail; able to take ownership of projects end-to-end with minimal oversight

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in the energy, utilities, or financial services industries
• Knowledge of energy trading concepts, market data, or asset management
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, CCPA)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

What The Role Is

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain our data infrastructure supporting mission-critical energy operations. You'll work at the intersection of renewable energy and data, developing pipelines that process everything from real-time asset performance data to complex trading and risk analytics. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on clean energy operations while working with a cutting-edge data stack including Snowflake, Dagster, dbt, Modal, and GitLab.

What You'll Be Doing

Analytics Infrastructure & Data Warehouse Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable data infrastructure to support enterprise analytics and reporting needs
• Manage Snowflake instances, including performance tuning, security configuration, and capacity planning for growing data volumes
• Optimize query performance and resource utilization to control costs and improve processing speed

Data Pipeline Development & Orchestration

• Build and orchestrate complex ETL/ELT workflows using Dagster to ensure reliable, automated data processing for asset management and energy trading
• Develop robust data pipelines that handle high-volume, time-sensitive energy market data and asset generation and performance metrics
• Implement workflow automation and dependency management for critical business operations

Data Transformation & Analytics Support

• Develop and maintain dbt models to transform raw data into business-ready analytical datasets and dimensional models
• Create efficient SQL-based transformations for complex energy market calculations and asset performance metrics
• Support advanced analytics initiatives through proper data preparation and feature engineering

Data Quality & Governance

• Implement comprehensive data validation, testing, and monitoring frameworks to ensure accuracy and consistency across all energy and financial data assets
• Establish data lineage tracking and privacy controls to meet regulatory compliance requirements in the energy sector
• Develop alerting and monitoring systems for data pipelines, including error handling, SLA monitoring, and incident response

CI/CD & DevOps

• Lead continuous integration and deployment initiatives for Dagster and dbt pipelines, and Streamlit/Gradio application deployments to Linux servers
• Implement automated testing and deployment automation for data pipelines and analytics applications
• Manage version control and infrastructure as code practices

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Work closely with asset management and trading groups to ensure real-time data availability for market operations and risk calculations
• Collaborate with credit risk teams to develop data models supporting financial analysis and regulatory reporting
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate data insights to stakeholders

Documentation & Security

• Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and onboarding materials for data assets
• Implement role-based access controls, data encryption, and security best practices across the data stack
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs, implement resource allocation strategies, and provide cost forecasting

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in production environments
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Data Orchestration: Proficiency in Dagster for pipeline scheduling, dependency management, and workflow automation; Airflow experience a plus
• Cloud Data Warehousing: Advanced-level Snowflake administration, including virtual warehouses, clustering, security, and cost optimization
• Data Transformation: Proficiency in dbt for data modeling, testing, documentation, and version control of analytical transformations
• Programming: Strong Python and SQL skills for data processing and automation
• CI/CD: 3+ years of experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices and tools; proficiency in GitLab CI/CD required (GitHub Actions experience a plus)
• Database Technologies: Advanced SQL skills, database design principles, and experience with multiple database platforms
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS/Azure/GCP data services, storage solutions (S3, Azure Blob, GCS), and infrastructure as code
• Data Integration: Experience with APIs, various data connectors, and formats
• Data Security: Understanding of data security best practices, access controls, encryption, and role-based access management
• AI & LLM Proficiency: Practical experience integrating and leveraging large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source models) within data workflows; ability to apply LLMs efficiently and securely, with awareness of data privacy boundaries, prompt injection risks, and responsible AI usage in production environments
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Communication: Ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Work Style: Comfortable with a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office); highly autonomous and self-directed with a strong work ethic and growth mindset; exceptional attention to detail; able to take ownership of projects end-to-end with minimal oversight

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in the energy, utilities, or financial services industries
• Knowledge of energy trading concepts, market data, or asset management
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, CCPA)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Leeds, England. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1