SideFX is a world leader in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games. SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power, flexibility and control. Houdini’s comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more. Houdini is available…
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For over 35 years, SideFX has been providing artists with procedural 3D animation and VFX tools in film, TV and games.
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SideFX is a world leader in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games. SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power, flexibility and control.
Houdini’s comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more. Houdini is available for the Mac OS X, Linux and Windows operating systems.
LinkedIn followers
38,789
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
123 Front Street W, Toronto, ON M5J 2M2, CA
520 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, California 90401, US
3 Church Street, 825, Downtown Core, Central Singapore Community Development Council 49483, SG
Business categories
Video Games
Gaming
Software
Broadcasting
Video
Consumer Electronics
Other recorded names
SideFX
SideFX Software
Specialties
Procedural 3D Animation and Visual Effects
vfx
visual effects
vfx software
motion graphics
video game development
cg software
and 3d software
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0
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Industry
Software Development
Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, ON
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1987
Specialties
Procedural 3D Animation and Visual Effectsvfxvisual effectsvfx softwaremotion graphicsvideo game developmentcg softwareand 3d software
SideFX has 2 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Toronto.
SideFX: SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power,…
Candidates need proven professional software development experience in modern C++ and Python, a computer science degree, and extensive 3D graphics knowledge. Strong problem-solving, communication and independent work skills are also required.
SideFX: SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power,…
Candidates should submit an application to be considered for future opportunities.