LAIKA Studios ยท 12 hours ago
Sr Pipeline Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLAIKA is a studio known for crafting breathtaking stop motion films by blending artistic techniques with innovative technology. The Sr Pipeline Engineer will design, build, and maintain pipeline and workflow tools that support artists and production managers, while collaborating with various teams to resolve production challenges.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain production management and asset-tracking tools and services that support ongoing production needs including CLI, Qt, and web-based applications
Architect scalable, extensible, and performant systems that align with modern development principles and support the long-term evolution of the studio pipeline
Collaborate closely with artists, leads, production managers, and fellow developers to gather requirements and translate creative and operational needs into reliable, user-centered technical solutions
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners
Provide user support for FlowPT (ShotGrid), production management tools, and other pipeline-related workflows, diagnosing and resolving issues efficiently
Support multi-OS production environments, including macOS, Windows, and Rocky Linux
Promote code quality and maintainability through thoughtful design, comprehensive unit testing, peer reviews, and thorough documentation
Champion automation and reliability, contributing to CI/CD workflows, deployment pipelines, and observability (logging, metrics, and monitoring)
Contribute to technical strategy by sharing insights, evaluating new technologies, and helping integrate emerging industry tools and standards into the pipeline
Develop and share knowledge by authoring technical guides, training materials, and documentation that help artists, developers, and production teams grow their understanding of the pipeline
Mentor and support junior engineers, offering guidance, feedback, and opportunities for learning and professional growth
Collaborate with empathy, inclusion, and open-mindedness, fostering a positive and respectful team culture
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience developing workflow tools and services for production tracking, asset management, or pipeline automation in animation, VFX, or game development
Advanced proficiency in Python including experience with PyQt/PySide2 for UI and tool development, and solid JavaScript fundamentals
Hands-on experience with FlowPT (ShotGrid) including its Python and REST APIs, UI framework, and automation capabilities
Proven ability to design scalable, service-oriented tools and applications that integrate seamlessly with other production systems
Strong understanding of source control practices including Git, GitHub, and modern branching strategies
Experience with modern web technologies, such as Django, Flask, React, or Node.js, and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with common software design patterns and principles including OOP, SOLID, and MVC
Solid grasp of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a track record of delivering effective, maintainable software on time and within scope
Experience mentoring and supporting early-career engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing
Proficiency with common developer tools including Visual Studio Code, Postman, and similar toolsets
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and creative teams
Preferred
Expert-level proficiency with FlowPT (ShotGrid) administration, workflow customization, and solutions design
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab Runners, Jenkins) to streamline software delivery and stability
Background in developing or integrating server-side components with AWS, Azure, or other cloud-native services
Experience developing in Rust and React, particularly for building performant, maintainable, and scalable production tools or services
Familiarity with distributed or service-oriented pipeline architectures and orchestration frameworks supporting scalable production workflows
Understanding of observability and DevOps practices including monitoring, logging, and alerting to maintain pipeline reliability
Passion for creative collaboration, continuous learning, and improving the artist and production experience through thoughtful technical design
Company
LAIKA Studios
Founded in 2005 just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA has produced five films: Missing Link (2019), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), The Boxtrolls (2014), ParaNorman (2012) and Coraline (2009).
201-500 employees
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