Senior Systems Engineer
About the job
- A minimum of 3 years of UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows system administration experience.
- Engineering-level knowledge of standard computer graphics, compositing, and color grading applications, including Maya, Houdini, Flame, Nuke, and Baselight.
- Strong OS X and Windows support and configuration skills.
- System administration knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of work experience in VFX or similar industries.
- Provide technical support for VFX artists using Linux workstations.
- Mentor Technical Engineers and support their growth within the department.
- Maintain server room and colocation facility equipment with the Technology Engineers.
- Design, manage, and troubleshoot networks, including Layer 2/3 network switches.
- Support physical security systems and applications and ensure they function properly.
- Install, deploy, and troubleshoot VFX tools, including Flame, Maya, Nuke, and Baselight.
- Support and maintain infrastructure, including Linux render nodes, Isilon storage, Linux servers and workstations, network equipment, and virtual machines.
- Take ownership of and assist the Technology team with evaluation, installation, development, and decommissioning projects.
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules.
- Apply knowledge of relevant security technologies and processes, including encryption and authentication methods.
- Work with virtualization, containerization, and cloud compute.
- Upgrade and configure infrastructure systems and software as needed.
- Support and mentor more junior team members.
- Experience with scale, such as render farms, clusters, clouds, or enterprise environments.
- Programming or scripting experience, such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- GCS or AWS cloud certifications.
About the company
The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies, and brands that produces high-end visual content for advertising, brand experiences, and entertainment, offering visual effects (VFX), creative technology, and color grading. Clients brief The Mill on projects, and its teams use VFX pipelines, lighting, color work, and technology to create deliverables for TV spots, online videos, installations, and immersive experiences, with production stages that may include pre-visualization, asset creation, simulation, compositing, color grading, and final mastering. It differentiates itself by providing integrated services across media through a global creative partnership model, combining artistic craft with technical capability at scale across regions. The Mill aims to help clients realize ambitious visual ideas by delivering end-to-end creative and technical support that elevates how brands communicate through visual content.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$250.8M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- TransPerfect relaunched The Mill in October 2025, then expanded MPC integration in June 2026.
- The Mill secured Cartier Ramadan 2026 and a major Google Pixel Fold campaign.
- Bangalore reopened with 450 gaming-focused employees, creating immediate production capacity and cash flow.
What critics are saying
- Technicolor collapsed in February 2025, showing The Mill's operating model broke once.
- London reopened with 15 staff in October 2025, far below prior scale.
- Former U.S. leadership launched Arc Creative after shutdown, stealing talent and clients.
What makes The Mill unique
- TransPerfect rebuilt The Mill as a unified global studio in June 2026.
- The Mill combines brand content, film series, VFX, and color grading.
- Its 2026 reel spans Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Google, and Netflix projects.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Health Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Gym Membership
- Professional Development Budget
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Stock Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Hybrid Work Options
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Treatment Support