Associate Technical Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix
Sydney
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Problem-solving","Conflict resolution","Risk awareness","Mentoring","Communication"]

Support the technical vision for an animated feature by overseeing and troubleshooting production pipeline workflows. Collaborate with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and creative leadership to shape and evolve pipeline tools, workflows, and user support across front end, performance, or back end. Provide hands-on technical leadership to TDs, test and validate pipeline changes, manage development initiatives, and mentor team members while maintaining studio standards.

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Associate Technical Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios

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Job Summary

Support the technical vision for an animated feature by overseeing and troubleshooting production pipeline workflows. Collaborate with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and creative leadership to shape and evolve pipeline tools, workflows, and user support across front end, performance, or back end. Provide hands-on technical leadership to TDs, test and validate pipeline changes, manage development initiatives, and mentor team members while maintaining studio standards.
Location: Sydney
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide day-to-day technical oversight for pipeline troubleshooting, user support, direction, and tool development to support creative and visual objectives.
  • •Troubleshoot and optimize production workflows, delivering practical solutions through existing tools or new tool development.
  • •Test and validate new tools and pipeline changes, tracking and resolving issues with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D to safeguard artist productivity.
  • •Oversee technical direction and support for one or more pipeline stages (Front End, Performance, Back End), ensuring processes and workflows run smoothly and integrate across the pipeline.
  • •Track development initiatives (estimates, scope, deadlines), prioritize and resolve top support issues, and mentor/develop TDs while communicating status and expectations with Program Managers and teams.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:DentalVisionPaid LeaveParental LeaveRetirement

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of proven pipeline TD experience in animated features, animated TV series, and/or VFX feature films, with demonstrated leadership in feature animation or VFX.
  • •Solid Python skills (plus PyQt or another GUI toolkit), familiarity with data flow/metadata/publishing, and ability to review code and troubleshoot issues; basic C++ and USD knowledge are a plus.
  • •Deep understanding of traditional production workflows, tools, and techniques, including experience using/troubleshooting relevant DCCs and production tracking software such as Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or similar.
  • •Experience with modern software development and collaboration practices, including git/GitHub, code review, and Agile methodologies using tools such as Jira.
  • •Degree in Animation, Film, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Math, or Physics, or equivalent professional experience in animation/VFX.
Experience:5+ yearsAnimationVFXAnimated TVFeature film
Education:
Skills:Technical leadershipProblem-solvingConflict resolutionRisk awarenessMentoringCommunication
Tech Stack:PythonPyQtC++USDShotGridFlow Production TrackingGitGitHubJiraAgile

Company Brief

Netflix
Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.
Industry: Streaming Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States
Founded: 1997
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