CareerPlan

DreamWorks Technology - Principal Engineer, AI

Glendale, CALIFORNIA, usFull-time$190k–$230k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Design and own architecture for AI-powered frameworks and automation across the entire Studio pipeline to eliminate manual tasks for artists and production management.

Role type

Principal AI Architect (Agentic Workflows & Pipeline Automation)

Builds

AI-powered agentic workflows, automation frameworks, and reusable AI components for creative production pipelines.

Domain

Animation production, Creative Technology, AI/ML

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

AI/ML system design, LLM integration and tuning, Python, TypeScript, React, containerization, orchestration, LangGraph, Spring AI, MCP, DCC tool integration, technical standards definition, cross-functional leadership.

Preferred skills

Animation production pipeline knowledge, USD, Autodesk Flow Production Tracking, Jira, productivity impact measurement, emerging AI trends.

Technologies

LangGraph, Spring AI, MCP, Python, TypeScript, React, USD, Autodesk Flow, Jira

Responsibilities

Collaborate on AI-assisted agentic workflows strategy, define end-to-end architecture for telemetry ingestion, prototype solutions for high-friction tasks, evaluate and select AI frameworks, build reusable AI component libraries, monitor model drift and system security, write and deploy production-ready tools, drive adoption across technical and creative departments, establish metrics for automation impact.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship