Staff AI VFX Engineer

Adobe

AI VFX Engineer driving innovative AI-driven visual effects workflows for major studios. Collaborating with leadership to define and shape the future of VFX production.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,500 - $306,625 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRustTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and validate AI-driven VFX workflows
Solve hard production problems related to AI integration
Own the integration surface between various tools
Shape the product based on studio engagements
Engage with studio leadership to present technical information

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 - 10 + years in VFX engineering, pipeline TD, or tools development
Deep fluency in production VFX workflows (Nuke, Maya, Houdini)
Working knowledge of generative AI fundamentals (diffusion models, prompt engineering)
Proficiency in Python and at least one of (C++, Rust, or TypeScript)
Familiarity with VFX data standards (OpenEXR, ACES, USD)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

VFX engineeringpipeline TDtools developmentproduction VFX workflowsNukeMayaHoudiniPythonC++Rust

Soft Skills

problem solvingtechnical presentationengagement with leadership