Overview
QA Engineer – A.I. Research Team at Foundry. Join a global company that advances the art and technology of visual experience. We value an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters trust across our community. This role focuses on machine‑learning assisted face tools as part of our A.I. Research team.
Responsibilities
* Testing and providing feedback on new features in development.
* Understanding competing software and suggesting improvements and workflows.
* Working with the Support Team to log, track and respond to client bugs.
* Collaborating with developers to prioritise bugs and define development targets.
* Understanding client needs to suggest product workflows and new feature requests.
* Supporting the development team in maintaining key client contacts.
* Liaising with clients to set up test‑cases for bugs and new features.
* Release checking products and overseeing delivery to clients.
* Setting up test footage and test cases based on client footage and requirements.
* Manually evaluating and benchmarking new tools for face work.
* Creating datasets for machine‑learning training.
* Setting up and updating automated tests for functionality and workflows.
Requirements
* A degree in a Visual Effects related subject or equivalent experience.
* Commercial compositing experience.
* Experience with Nuke.
* Excellent communication skills – ability to make yourself heard and present your views in a persuasive, influential way.
* Good technical skills in at least one of Windows, Linux or Mac OS X.
* A knack for analytic problem solving, fault‑finding and troubleshooting.
* Well‑organised with the ability to prioritise, multi‑task and work with minimal supervision.
* Highly self‑motivated and a great team player.
Nice to Have
* Python scripting experience.
* Experience with other compositing tools for face work.
* Experience and knowledge of machine learning and A.I.
Benefits
* Pension scheme & life assurance.
* Anniversary Day Off.
* Passion Days.
* Flexible Working Hours.
* Health cash plan & medical insurance.
* Season ticket loan.
* Company’s social events.
* Learning & development plans.
* Guilds and Mentorship programmes.
* Foundry’s discount & saving scheme.
Company
Foundry develops creative software for the digital design, media and entertainment industries. With a 20‑year heritage and a portfolio of award‑winning products, Foundry advances the art and technology of visual experience in partnership with creative leaders around the globe. Clients include Pixar, ILM, MPC, Walt Disney Animation, Weta Digital, DNEG, Framestore and many technology companies such as Mercedes, New Balance, Adidas and Google. Founded in 1996, Foundry is headquartered in London with 300 staff and a presence in the US, China, Japan, Australia and Europe.
Seniority & Employment
Entry level – Full‑time – Engineering and Information Technology.
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