Post Technology Engineer
Core
Senior technical leadership for VFX and CG production infrastructure, artist workflows, and engineering operations in a post-production environment.
Role type
Senior Post Technology Engineer (VFX/CG Infrastructure)
Builds
High-performance VFX pipeline, media transfer systems, and studio workstations for live-action and visual effects production.
Domain
Post-production technology, VFX, and CG
Required skills
VFX pipeline tools (ShotGrid, Visional), media transfer platforms (Signiant, MASV, Aspera), network infrastructure (routing, switching), storage systems (SAN, NAS, DAS), remote desktop technologies (HP Anywhere, PCoIP), scripting (Python, Perl, Bash, Java), operating systems (Linux, MacOS, Windows), video signal standards, color-critical display calibration
Preferred skills
Large-scale render farm support, VFX pipeline infrastructure design, high-profile VFX production experience, multi-site global collaboration
Technologies
Autodesk Flame, Maya, Nuke, Avid, Adobe Creative Cloud, ShotGrid, Visional, Signiant, MASV, Aspera, HP Anywhere, PCoIP, Colorfront, Clearview Flex, Linux, Windows, MacOS, Python, Perl, Bash, Java, NFS, SMB/CIFS, AFP
Responsibilities
Lead software and hardware support team for VFX/finishing software; manage and evolve VFX pipeline tools; oversee media transfer and delivery portals; maintain VFX production workstations and studio environments; manage third-party vendor relationships; calibrate color-critical displays and audio systems; provide advanced troubleshooting for software, hardware, and workflow issues; support remote VFX artists; solve video, audio, and network infrastructure issues; optimize storage infrastructure; coordinate with network teams; build and patch workstations, license servers, and render farms; manage remote streaming and review sessions; maintain facilities and equipment; create user documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
