Dynamixyz is a technology software studio, specializing in the development of high-quality facial motion capture software for the entertainment industry (video games, movies, broadcast, VR). Its track-record includes high-profile games such as Red Dead Redemption, Resident Evil, Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, NBA 2K, as well as Marvel movies (Avengers Endgame) and Netflix shows (Love, Death & Robots). As a tech-oriented company, Dynamixyz has maintained a strong R&D activity, and has widely been praised as a leading technology provider since its inception in 2010.

In July 2021, Dynamixyz joined Take-Two Interactive, a world leading video games production company based in New-York City. Take-Two Interactive is the holding company of world-renowned video games studios Rockstar Games, 2K Games and Private Division. Within the Take-Two group, Dynamixyz focuses on developing state-of-the-art technologies and tools, enabling its studios to create outstanding animation for video game characters with unparalleled quality and efficiency.

Dynamixyz, A Take-Two Interactive Technology Studio, is looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer specializing in camera interface and video encoding on Linux systems.

The position

You will join Dynamixyz's Hardware Operating Software (HOS) department (5 people), which is responsible for exploring, designing, and maintaining the real-time embedded systems which operate on Performance Capture stages.
These systems run on computers worn by an actor and are designed for recording video and audio from camera systems mounted in front of an actor's face.
These facial video recordings are synced with other studio equipment (body motion capture, audio, reference cameras, etc.) and this is the data which video games characters are animated from.

Your main mission within the company will include :

• Designing and integrating functionalities such as real time video encoding, audio encoding, time code decoding, camera interface, remote procedure calls, network protocols, etc. to fuel the company's software stack ;
  
• Developing low level modules able to deal with custom electronic boards, deep learning architecture, GPU, tensor cores ;
  
• Collaborating with R&D, production and performance capture teams of the game studios located in Europe and in the US ;
  
• Preparing the future version that will operate on the next generation of Hardware (cameras ; computers...)
  
• Discussing and documenting results, methods, APIs, and conclusions.
  

We are looking for the following profile :

• Engineering / Masters degree in industrial engineering (C, C++, Python) ;
  
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required ;
  
• Knowledge of Linux kernels and embedded systems ;
  
• Knowledge of common open source libraries dedicated to video / audio processing and data streaming / transfer ;
  
• Knowledge of collaborative software development tools (Git, Cmake, CI/CD, testing) ;
  
• Spirit of curiosity, problem-solving, open-mindedness and team-oriented mindset ;
  
• Proficiency in English and French required, both spoken and written ;
  
• Passport ready, appetite for traveling abroad to frequently regroup with teammates.
  

Job Offer and Benefits :

• Full-time permanent position, open now
  
• On-site position, located in Rennes, France with recurrent travels to the USA (frequency and duration to discuss)
  
• Occasional remote work possible
  
• Competitive salary based on the profile
  
• Meal vouchers program ("Tickets Restaurant")
  
• Corporate healthcare plan ("Mutuelle d'entreprise")
  
• Sports / Physical activity vouchers program
  

Resume - cover letter - web site - references... (if relevant)

To: Gaspard Breton