Software Development Engineer - Motion Graphics

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The Motion Graphics team is responsible for text and motion graphics features in Premiere Pro and AfterEffects. We are a close-knit and supportive team with a passion for delighting our customers. Our creative tools are used by Hollywood, major news outlets, social media influencers (YouTube / Instagram), and creatives all over the world.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for building features in large C++ desktop applications. You will have a chance to contribute at all levels of the applications from UI to rendering to testing. This is a phenomenal opportunity to learn from, and contribute to, an outstanding group of hardworking creative professionals.

Having a drive for understanding and crafting modern software solutions with a quality first approach is key for this role. Specific areas of ownership and opportunity include:

• Implement exciting new features in text and animation
• Work with architects to build successful and sustainable code
• Improve and maintain existing application functionality
• Implement automated tests for graphics features and support the testing infrastructure
• Work with quality engineers and product managers to respond to user feedback and improve workflows

• Eagerness for identifying root causes for problems and understanding complex systems
• Curiosity about developing solutions to ensure we deliver nothing but the best user experiences and quality
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a software engineer
• Understanding the concepts of multithreading, synchronization and memory management
• Deep knowledge of C++
• Some JS/TS experience is preferred
• Experience developing large-scale desktop applications for Mac and/or Windows
• Exposure to and experience with video editing software is a plus
• Desire to learn
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking advice, working collaboratively

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