Cinematic Pipeline Engineer

Magnopus

Unreal Cinematic Pipeline Engineer at Magnopus building and maintaining tools for cinematic production workflows. Collaborating with artists and production teams for high-quality cinematic experiences.

Posted 7/30/2026contractLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing pipeline tools and automation using Python and C++, with a strong focus on Unreal Engine 5 and cinematic workflows. Capable of collaborating with artists and production teams to enhance productivity and streamline production processes.

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Python Automation DevelopmentUnreal Engine 5 ToolingC++ ProgrammingProduction Tracking Systems (ShotGrid)VFX and Virtual Production Experience

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Hard Skills

Pipeline Tool DevelopmentAutomationUnreal Engine Editor APIsMovie Render Graph (MRG)Movie Render Queue (MRQ)Version Control Systems (Perforce, Git)Linux-Based Production Environments

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineShotGrid (Flow)MayaHoudiniNuke

Industry Keywords

VFXVirtual ProductionReal-Time Content Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop tools that improve artist productivity, reduce iteration time and enhance production quality.
Develop custom tools, plugins and automation using Python, C++ and Unreal Engine.
Build and maintain rendering workflows using Movie Render Graph (MRG) and Movie Render Queue (MRQ) to support complex cinematic rendering pipelines.
Develop and maintain integrations between Unreal Engine and production tracking systems, including ShotGrid (Flow).
Partner with artists, production teams and technical stakeholders to understand workflow challenges and deliver practical solutions.
Extend and integrate third-party applications and tools where appropriate.
Support, troubleshoot and enhance existing pipeline tools and production workflows.
Produce clear documentation that supports onboarding, knowledge sharing and long-term maintenance.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continued improvement of engineering practices.
Stay current with developments in Unreal Engine, virtual production and VFX technologies, identifying opportunities to improve our tooling and workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience developing pipeline tools and automation using Python.
Experience developing Unreal Engine tooling using C++, Python and the Unreal Engine Editor APIs.
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including Sequencer, Movie Render Graph (MRG), Movie Render Queue (MRQ) and related cinematic workflows.
Experience working with production tracking systems such as ShotGrid (Flow).
Experience working within modern VFX, virtual production or real-time content pipelines, with an understanding of how tools such as Maya, Houdini and Nuke fit into those workflows.
Experience using version control systems, including Perforce and Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve complex pipeline issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists, production teams and engineers.
A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to improve production workflows through better tooling and automation.
Experience working within Linux-based production environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Design and develop tools that improve artist productivity, reduce iteration time and enhance production quality.
Develop custom tools, plugins and automation using Python, C++ and Unreal Engine.
Build and maintain rendering workflows using Movie Render Graph (MRG) and Movie Render Queue (MRQ) to support complex cinematic rendering pipelines.
Develop and maintain integrations between Unreal Engine and production tracking systems, including ShotGrid (Flow).
Partner with artists, production teams and technical stakeholders to understand workflow challenges and deliver practical solutions.
Extend and integrate third-party applications and tools where appropriate.
Support, troubleshoot and enhance existing pipeline tools and production workflows.
Produce clear documentation that supports onboarding, knowledge sharing and long-term maintenance.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continued improvement of engineering practices.
Stay current with developments in Unreal Engine, virtual production and VFX technologies, identifying opportunities to improve our tooling and workflows. 🎯 Requirements
Strong experience developing pipeline tools and automation using Python.
Experience developing Unreal Engine tooling using C++, Python and the Unreal Engine Editor APIs.
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including Sequencer, Movie Render Graph (MRG), Movie Render Queue (MRQ) and related cinematic workflows.
Experience working with production tracking systems such as ShotGrid (Flow).
Experience working within modern VFX, virtual production or real-time content pipelines, with an understanding of how tools such as Maya, Houdini and Nuke fit into those workflows.
Experience using version control systems, including Perforce and Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve complex pipeline issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists, production teams and engineers.
A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to improve production workflows through better tooling and automation.
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