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# Staff Tools Engineer

- **Company:** Aechelon Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** South San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,000.0 - $249,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Photoshop, ArcMap, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Graphics, Software Debugging, Video Game Development, GIS Applications, Google Earth, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Maya, Performance Tuning, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Qt (Software), Real Time Simulation, Software Engineering, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c26f51173ceacb9e

## About the Role

* BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
 * 8+ years of experience in content creation software design, development and integration
 * Passion for real-time computer graphics and art pipelines
 * Expert knowledge and experience in C++ and Python
 * Experience programming 2D/3D content creation tools for film, game, or simulation pipelines
 * Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
 * Proven ability to take ownership of technical initiatives, make sound engineering decisions, and deliver solutions with minimal oversight
 * Ability to bridge the creative and technical aspects of computer graphics
 * BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
 * Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology, * Experience in software development for CGI or game development
 * Experience with performance optimizations in real-time simulations or games
 * Development experience creating plug-ins and pipeline automation within Maya and Photoshop
 * Experience with user interface development and design using Qt and pyQt/pySide
 * Experience with Google Earth and GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcMap

## Description

* Lead the design, development, testing, optimization, and maintenance of C++ tools
 * Design, write, and update Python tools and scripts to enhance and automate areas of our production pipeline
 * Collaborate and communicate effectively with artists, engineers, producers, and testers to build phenomenal pipelines and products