Hybrid Pipeline Technical Director

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Support ongoing client film projects by building, maintaining, and troubleshooting production pipeline tools
  • Ensure smooth data movement and show management across different technologies, scripts, and platforms
  • Provide hands-on Linux support, resolving filesystem, permissions, and media-handling issues
  • Collaborate closely with production, R&D, and creative users to translate needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Maintain version control, automated builds, and production releases with high reliability
  • Safeguard sensitive media through secure pipeline practices
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues quickly in a production environment
  • Document workflows, tools, and processes to ensure knowledge transfer and consistent support
  • Contribute to proof-of-concept work for long-form pipeline development, a key company priority

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in a Pipeline focussed engineering role
  • Understanding of the film post-production pipeline
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Awareness of security requirements when handling sensitive media
  • Experience using Linux systems and delivering Linux system-level support
  • Knowledge of filesystems, permissions, disk management, and Linux interfacing
  • Experience managing software lifecycle, production releases, version control (e.g. Git), and automated builds
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills in a production environment
  • Proven experience in a support setting
  • Ability to discuss technical issues with creative users
  • Familiarity with production/content management and versioning systems (e.g. ShotGrid, Ftrack)

Benefits

  • Autonomy
  • A hybrid working environment
  • Competitive Salary
  • All permanent employees receive generous stock options

Job title

Pipeline Technical Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$750 - $950 per day

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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