LAIKA Studios · 2 weeks ago
Studio Pipeline Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLAIKA is known for crafting breathtaking stop motion films by blending artistic techniques with innovative technology. The Studio Pipeline Engineer will design, build, and maintain the pipeline and workflow tools that support artists and production teams throughout the filmmaking process.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production tracking and asset management tools including CLI, PyQt/PySide, and web-based applications
Write scalable, extensible, and performant code that aligns with modern development principles
Collaborate with artists, production staff, and developers to gather requirements and deliver reliable, user-friendly solutions
Provide user support for FlowPT (ShotGrid), production tools, and other pipeline-related workflows, diagnosing and resolving issues efficiently
Contribute to the improvement of existing pipeline systems through bug fixes, performance optimizations, refactoring, and feature enhancements
Support multi-OS production environments including macOS, Windows, and Linux
Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for source control, deployment, and documentation
Contribute to internal training and user guides to help artists and production teams better understand tools and workflows
Qualification
Required
2-4 years' experience developing workflow tools and services for production tracking, asset management, pipeline engineering, or technical support in animation, VFX, or game development
Proficiency in Python including experience with PyQt/PySide2 for UI tool development, and familiarity with JavaScript
Experience with FlowPT (ShotGrid) including its Python and REST APIs, UI framework, and automation capabilities
Solid understanding of Git source control 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
Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a track record of delivering effective, maintainable software on time and within scope
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
Hands-on experience with FlowPT (ShotGrid) administration, AMIs, and custom page authoring
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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Funding
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Jeff Stringer
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