About Arch Platform Technologies

The Arch platform is a software layer built exclusively on the AWS cloud platform that enables the rapid configuring, deployment, and management of workstations, storage, and networking. Arch securely maintains all resources within the client's AWS account and eliminates the overhead of complex cloud DevOps Engineering. Our clients range from small 5 person teams to large multinational corporations in the gaming, industrial design, media, product design and any industries looking for hybrid workforce, collaborative cloud infrastructure.

This job represents an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise and further develop your skills as an engineer by working with a talented and accomplished team, where innovation and excellence are paramount.

About this Position

Reporting to the CTO, the Engineer will work with our platform engineering team to implement our desktop/server software applications and aid our clients in migrations to the cloud. A successful candidate will be able to multitask and be proactive while remaining methodical, organized, and detail oriented. Our ideal candidate will have experience working in the fast paced world of VFX using industry standard DCC applications. You'll be working closely with leading engineers in the field, including our team and technology partners and have the ability to learn and contribute towards the product in a meaningful way. We are continuously exploring new and exciting ways to solve complex problems and hope that is something that excites you too. Unlike other TD positions, we do not have a workflow Pipeline that needs supporting (e.g. Shotgrid/Flow, NiM, FTrack), you wont be building gizmos and you wont need to work on delivery tools. You'll focus on DCC app configuration and installation, fully orchestrated in AWS with the ability to expand your engineering knowledge. A good candidate would be someone who wants to build on their software engineering skills and potentially become a full time engineer.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate daily with Support and Product teams to design and implement innovative platform features that solve real client challenges.
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs and help provide meaningful solutions
• Build and optimize cloud-based DCC environments using our platform, ensuring seamless deployment of industry-standard creative tools .
• Troubleshoot artist tool issues; develop effective solutions with larger engineering team
• Troubleshoot render farms and work closely with the AWS Deadline team
• Create clear technical documentation and UI guides that empower our clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in VFX, Gaming, or similar creative media environments
• Experience with DCC applications and Python
• Render Farm experience
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• The ability to communicate eloquently and effectively with non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with version control systems, Git preferred
• Experience with Linux or Windows operating systems

Bonus Skills

• Chef / Ansible / Puppet / Conda / Rez experience
• Sysadmin skill sets
• An interest in cloud

Additional Benefits

• Work closely with the fantastic AWS teams
• AWS certification
• Fully Remote

Why you'll love working at Arch

We have a friendly and respectful culture and care deeply about building an excellent inclusive team. We're distributed around the US, Canada, UK and Japan, with a strong belief in autonomy, responsibility and trust. That means a flexible schedule and the room to get your head down and produce excellent work. We trust you to do your best work in whatever way you see fit. You'll be working with cutting edge technologies and helping build the future of our studio-in-the-cloud platform.

Job Details

Location: Canada

Permits: Must have a valid Canadian work permit

Reports to: CTO

Job Type: Full-time contract position

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to

We look forward to speaking with you