Software Engineer 3- Ink
Core
Build enterprise-wide technology and platforms to support scalable GenAI-native production for animated shorts and specials at Netflix's INK studio.
Role type
Software Engineer (Platform & Infrastructure)
Builds
Enterprise technology platforms, distributed compute environments, and tooling for artists and technical directors.
Domain
Entertainment / Animation Production / Generative AI
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Scalable inference and training technologies, API development, distributed compute architecture, workflow standardization, infrastructure monitoring, secure system management
Preferred skills
Experience with animation studios and pipelines, familiarity with emerging software development tools (e.g., Claude Code), ability to prototype and test in real production scenarios
Technologies
GenAI tools, internal Netflix solutions, distributed compute frameworks
Responsibilities
Contribute to building enterprise-wide technology and platforms for INK; Partner with senior engineers to evaluate algo developments and package successful workflows; Define and implement artist distributed compute and workstation requirements; Prototype and test new workflows in real production scenarios; Establish and maintain studio standards around generated assets; Support Technical Directors and Artists with development and tooling; Provide infrastructure monitoring tools and reports; Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure system reliability and compliance
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience), hands-on IC
