Eyeline Studios
At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you
with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of
brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more
[https://www.eyelinestudios.com/].
This role is part of Eyeline’s Technology organization, which is responsible for
delivering innovative production technology and supporting creative excellence
across our global studio. We are seeking a highly motivated and curious software
engineer with experience in developing rapidly evolving creative production
pipelines. In this role you will architect and maintain reliable, scalable
systems that enable experimentation, secure data movement, and efficient asset
management - powering the next generation of creative workflows to make what’s
next in Visual Effects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Technology Supervisor and Visual
Pioneering team to design solutions that meet both immediate and long-term
VFX workflow needs
- Integrate internal research and leading-edge machine learning (ML)
technologies into our production pipeline, working hand-in-hand with
production and research teams
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on new projects, addressing short-term
challenges and informing long-term technology investments
- Develop and integrate ML-based tools and workflows, especially where
solutions are ambiguous or unprecedented
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable pipelines for seamless image and
video transfer across local, virtual, and cloud environments
- Define integration requirements for creative tools, asset management, and
production tracking systems (e.g. Flow)
- Build modular, user-friendly systems that support rapid experimentation and
easy integration of new tools
- Document pipeline processes and workflows to ensure clear understanding and
adoption by artists and stakeholders
- Break down complex technical challenges into actionable tasks for effective
team collaboration
- Prioritize teamwork, security, and operational efficiency throughout the
software development lifecycle
- Mentor and inspire team members through technical leadership and a
collaborative approach
- Maintain open and frequent communication with research scientists, technical
artists, and production teams to bridge advanced research and practical
production use
- Champion best practices and continuous improvement in ML and software
development, focusing on robust coding standards, package management, and
build efficiency
Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years of software development experience developing and
supporting creative production pipelines in VFX, Animation, or Games
- Deep knowledge of computer graphics, machine learning, and pipeline
architecture
- Familiarity with industry-standard creative software, VFX workflows, and
asset management systems
- Proven experience deploying ML models, including training, fine-tuning, and
optimizing for production environments
- Strong understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture and distributed systems
(e.g., REST, RPC, message queues)
- Quick to learn new and unfamiliar technologies
- Proficient with task orchestration systems and automating complex workflows
using modern orchestration frameworks
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate, document, and
visualize complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical
audiences
- Highly adaptable and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and
comfort working in a fast-paced, boutique creative environment
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about technical and creative
innovation
- Able to switch quickly between forward-looking development and immediate
production support needs
- Resourceful and self-sufficient in gathering information, with good judgment
on when to seek assistance
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$110,000 - $210,000 a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in
Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications,
skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary
outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
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About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7
studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai,
Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the
highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate
solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and
throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open
to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from
everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present
their ideas.
Powered by Netflix
Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to
continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In
addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety
of long-standing and new clients.
Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When
you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on
your qualifications.
