Senior Pre-Production Pipeline Engineer @ Skydance

Senior Pre-Production Pipeline Engineer

Posted on 4/1/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AWS

Docker

JavaScript

C/C++/C#

Git

Java

Linux/Unix

Operating Systems

Python

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or comparable discipline and/or technical knowledge gained through equivalent experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently while managing multiple competing projects and priorities
Solid understanding of feature production and vendor pipelines and workflows
Experience developing pipelines for animation pre-production departments such as Story, Editorial, and Previz
Experience with third party software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Foundry Flix, Autodesk Maya, Foundry Nuke, and Autodesk ShotGrid
Proficiency with Python scripting language
4+ years professional experience in computer animation, visual effects, or the game industry, preferred
Experience with pipeline and plugin development in third party DCC tools, preferred
Experience with software development languages such as Java, Javascript, C++, preferred
Experience with other toolkits and systems such as Qt, Docker, Git, AWS, preferred
Experience with OSX, Windows, and Linux operating systems, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and maintain the pre-production, production and vendor pipelines under the guidance of the Lead Pipeline Engineer
Collaborate with technical staff across studio sites and external partners to increase the efficiency of dailies, data exchange, and production tracking
Thoroughly understand how data moves through the animation production process, both internally and when working with external partners
Work with Technical Directors to identify areas of improvement to the pipeline based on production workflows and needs
Establish high-functioning levels of communication with production and technical staff both within the studio and at external vendors and partners
Provide guidance and mentorship in areas of expertise to other members of the Production Technology team
Partner with IT to evaluate and integrate changes to the studio infrastructure
Examine new and innovative technologies, evaluate, and ultimately present how to improve the pipeline

The Senior Pre-Production Pipeline Engineer at Skydance Animation is a member of the Production Technology team. They are responsible for developing and maintaining studio production pipelines and finding technical solutions to creative problems. The Production Technology team provides the tools and capabilities for our artists to create animated content in third-party CGI software. The ideal candidate has experience building and supporting multiple pipelines in multiple environments, possesses excellent communication skills, is highly collaborative, and is able to quickly learn new workflows and technical skills.

In order to be considered for this position, you must have legal residence in the state of California, Washington, Texas, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and maintain the pre-production, production and vendor pipelines under the guidance of the Lead Pipeline Engineer
Collaborate with technical staff across studio sites and external partners to increase the efficiency of dailies, data exchange, and production tracking
Thoroughly understand how data moves through the animation production process, both internally and when working with external partners
Work with Technical Directors to identify areas of improvement to the pipeline based on production workflows and needs
Establish high-functioning levels of communication with production and technical staff both within the studio and at external vendors and partners
Provide guidance and mentorship in areas of expertise to other members of the Production Technology team
Partner with IT to evaluate and integrate changes to the studio infrastructure
Examine new and innovative technologies, evaluate, and ultimately present how to improve the pipeline

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or comparable discipline and/or technical knowledge gained through equivalent experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently while managing multiple competing projects and priorities
Solid understanding of feature production and vendor pipelines and workflows
Experience developing pipelines for animation pre-production departments such as Story, Editorial, and Previz
Experience with third party software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Foundry Flix, Autodesk Maya, Foundry Nuke, and Autodesk ShotGrid
Proficiency with Python scripting language
4+ years professional experience in computer animation, visual effects, or the game industry, preferred
Experience with pipeline and plugin development in third party DCC tools, preferred
Experience with software development languages such as Java, Javascript, C++, preferred
Experience with other toolkits and systems such as Qt, Docker, Git, AWS, preferred
Experience with OSX, Windows, and Linux operating systems, preferred

The annual range for this exempt position in Los Angeles is $140,000-185,000/year. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

#Animation #LI-remote

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

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Skydance Media creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.