Job Description

ABOUT IMAX

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.

IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world's leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.

Come explore IMAX - where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!

/Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the SVP of Engineering and the R&D team this role will develop and implement cloud-based image processing pipelines and workflows for movie production.

• Software development which produces solid working code and solving problems in a fast-paced environment
• Develop in an agile environment while meeting deadlines
• Partner with the production teams to support them in achieving their production goals
• Create intuitive interfaces to complex processes
• Cooperate with system support staff to provide diagnostic tools and second tier support

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
• 2 years experience in node.js/JavaScript
• Some proficiency with another scripting language (Python preferred), are an asset
• Experience with micro services architecture
• Experience with SQL databases
• Experience with source code control (Git preferred)
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SW on client server systems
• Experience implementing software to manage data flow through a multi-client render farm
• Familiarity with batch processing (high transaction volumes) preferred
• Experience with cloud computing preferred, particularly AWS
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL ASSETS:

• Strong communication - Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A self-starter mentality - Will be able to work independently while still meeting expectations and requirements of business partners and team members

Our Commitment To You

IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week and requires all employees to adhere to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.

Tracking Code

1617

This position is located at 2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON.