Associate Technical Supervisor (Front End) - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix
Vancouver
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 160,000 - 200,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Problem-solving","Conflict resolution","Risk awareness","Communication","Mentoring"]

Support the technical vision for an animated feature film by overseeing front-end pipeline stages, troubleshooting and optimizing workflows, and helping build pipeline tools that enable artists. Partner with the Technical Supervisor, Solutions Engineering, and creative leadership to test and validate changes, track issues, and improve show and studio-wide pipeline consistency. Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to TDs while coordinating planning and prioritization for high-impact fixes.

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Associate Technical Supervisor (Front End) - Netflix Animation Studios

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Job Summary

Support the technical vision for an animated feature film by overseeing front-end pipeline stages, troubleshooting and optimizing workflows, and helping build pipeline tools that enable artists. Partner with the Technical Supervisor, Solutions Engineering, and creative leadership to test and validate changes, track issues, and improve show and studio-wide pipeline consistency. Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to TDs while coordinating planning and prioritization for high-impact fixes.
Location: Vancouver
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Understand the film’s visual goals and design tools, workflows, and procedures, and translate them into pipeline processes for artists.
  • •Troubleshoot and optimize production workflows, providing practical solutions through existing tools or new tool development.
  • •Safeguard artist productivity by testing and validating new tools and pipeline changes, tracking and resolving issues in partnership with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D.
  • •Provide day-to-day technical guidance to TDs, mentor and develop team members, and support onboarding for new team members.
  • •Track and manage development initiatives for the show, coordinating support allocation and communicating production and technical information to TDs and Program Managers.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 160,000 - 200,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirementPaid Leave

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.
  • •Strong technical foundation including solid Python skills (plus PyQt or another GUI toolkit), familiarity with data flow/metadata/publishing concepts, and ability to review code and troubleshoot issues; basic C++ and USD knowledge are a plus.
  • •Deep understanding of traditional production workflows and tools, including experience using and 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 processes, 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:Animated featuresAnimated TVVFX
Skills:Problem-solvingConflict resolutionRisk awarenessCommunicationMentoring
Tech Stack:PythonPyQtC++USDGitGitHubJiraAgileShotGridGUI toolkitFlow Production Tracking

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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