Senior Platform Engineer
Core
Build and operate the technical platform for a VFX pipeline, ensuring software currency, containerization, and reproducible environments for artists.
Role type
Senior Platform Engineer (VFX/DevOps)
Builds
Containerized VFX pipeline software, services, and reproducible environments for production shows.
Domain
Visual Effects (VFX) / Production Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Linux systems administration, containerization (Docker, Podman), Python software engineering, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, dependency management (Rez), VFX pipeline operations
Preferred skills
VFX pipeline familiarity (Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Katana), VFX production tracking systems (FTrack, AYON), open-source pipeline tooling contribution
Responsibilities
Manage software lifecycle and upgrades for DCCs and plugins; containerize pipeline services for portability; maintain Rez package ecosystem and dependency resolution; design configurable production pipelines; establish repeatable validation and release workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
