DreamWorks Technology - Principal Engineer, AI
Core
Design and own architecture for AI-powered frameworks and automation across the entire Studio pipeline to eliminate repetitive manual tasks for artists and production management.
Role type
Principal Engineer, AI (hands-on IC with architectural leadership)
Builds
AI-powered agentic workflows, automation frameworks, reusable AI components, and production-ready tools for creative production.
Domain
Animation production pipeline, creative technology, AI/ML integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
AI/ML system design, LLM integration and tuning, containerization and orchestration, Python, TypeScript, React, LangGraph, Spring AI, MCP, automation design for multi-stakeholder environments, technical standards definition, cross-functional influence
Preferred skills
Animation production pipeline knowledge, DCC software familiarity (USD, Autodesk Flow, Jira), measuring productivity impact of engineering tooling, AI trend awareness
Technologies
LangGraph, Spring AI, MCP, Python, TypeScript, React
Responsibilities
Collaborate on AI-assisted agentic workflows strategy, design end-to-end architecture for telemetry ingestion and processing, prototype solutions for high-friction tasks, define technical standards for AI tooling, evaluate and select AI frameworks and foundation models, build reusable AI component libraries, partner with security teams on model drift and latency, write and deploy production tools, develop reference implementations, drive adoption across technical and creative departments, establish metrics for automation impact
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
