Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Deploy, configure, and integrate infrastructure and software at client studios, acting as an embedded technical contact to translate production needs into solutions.
Role type
Senior IC systems/infrastructure engineer (client-facing)
Builds
Storage, workstations, render systems, networking, and cloud solutions for media/entertainment studios
Domain
Media and entertainment / Post-production / VFX
Required skills
Systems administration (Windows, Linux, macOS), Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), Networking fundamentals, Virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, Troubleshooting, Documentation
Preferred skills
Media/entertainment domain knowledge, Production workflows (Avid, ShotGrid, Deadline), Cloud (AWS), Infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform), Security compliance (TPN, MPA)
Technologies
AWS, Ansible, Bash, Cloud, Flow, Linux, macOS, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Windows, VPN
Responsibilities
Deploy and integrate infrastructure at client sites, Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, Automate deployments and workflows, Support secure remote workflows and compliance, Create documentation and runbooks, Proactively recommend environment improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
