Pipeline Engineer
Skydance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- Develops, tests, and documents features in the proprietary software used across concurrent film productions, under the direction of senior engineers and leads.
- Assists in analyzing existing workflows and procedures related to the company pipeline.
- Collaborates with IT infrastructure, Client Services, Wrangling, Production, and Show TD teams to help investigate and resolve issues with hardware, software products, or internal systems.
- Supports end users in operating new or updated programs, including writing basic user documentation.
- Stays informed on current trends in animation technology and tools relevant to the production pipeline.
- Applies engineering best practices in code quality, version control, and testing.
- Learns and works within established technical frameworks and architectural patterns set by the team.
- Participates actively in team brainstorming and planning sessions, sharing ideas and asking thoughtful questions.
- Communicates proactively with teammates and leads about task progress and any blockers encountered.
- Follows the guidance of supervisors, senior engineers, and leads, and actively seeks feedback to improve.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and shows curiosity about both the technical and creative aspects of animation production.
- Contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally in VFX, animation, or a related media/tech industry.
- Exposure to animation or VFX production workflows is a plus but not required.
- BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience (3+ years) in a software engineering role.
- Solid foundational engineering skills, with an understanding of code quality, readability, and maintainability.
- Ability to contribute effectively within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Working knowledge of Python 3+ — ability to write clean, functional scripts and tools independently.
- Familiarity with Agile workflows and task tracking tools such as Jira, daily standups, and sprint planning.
- Basic familiarity with USD and its role in production pipelines; experience with integrations in DCC apps (Maya, Houdini/Solaris, Nuke) is a plus.
- Some experience with PyQt or PySide for tool development.
- Awareness of ASWF libraries such as OpenColorIO, OpenVDB, or OpenTimelineIO.
- Familiarity with Rez (package management) and/or Autodesk ShotGrid/Flow is beneficial.
- Comfortable working in a Linux development environment — bash scripting, common command-line tools (grep, find, sed, etc.).
- Experience with Git or another version control system.
- Basic understanding of relational or non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Awareness of containerization and deployment concepts (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).
- Some exposure to web service patterns (REST APIs preferred; GraphQL or RPC a bonus).
- Familiarity with a Python web framework (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) is a plus.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts; hands-on experience is a plus (GitLab or GitHub Actions preferred).
- Experience with pytest or another Python testing framework.
- Build system knowledge (such as CMake) is a bonus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Python 3+Agile workflowsUSDPyQtPySideOpenColorIOOpenVDBOpenTimelineIOGitCI/CD
Soft Skills
team collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingcuriositygrowth mindsetfeedback seekingbrainstormingtask managementadaptabilitycreativity
Certifications
BS degree in Computer Science