Netflix

1 month ago

Associate Technical Supervisor - Performance

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Last checked: 21 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Support the technical vision for an animated feature by leading day-to-day performance pipeline troubleshooting, user support, and tool development in partnership with the Technical Supervisor, Solutions Engineering, and creative leadership. Help evolve the pipeline tools and workflows for animation, edit, rough/final layout, and previs where applicable. Provide hands-on technical guidance to TDs, validate pipeline changes to protect artist productivity, and collaborate on estimates, scheduling, and cross-department integration.

Location: Vancouver

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Troubleshoot and optimize performance pipeline workflows, providing practical solutions through existing tools or new tool development.
•Test and validate new tools and pipeline changes in partnership with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D to safeguard artist productivity.
•Provide day-to-day technical oversight for middle-stage pipeline areas (Animation, Edit, Rough Layout, Final Layout, and Previs if applicable), ensuring processes and workflows meet creative and technical requirements.
•Oversee technical direction and support for TDs in these departments, mentoring and developing them and escalating issues through the right channels when needed.
•Track and manage development initiatives (estimates, scope, deadlines, and support allocation) and coordinate cross-department testing with Program Managers and Solutions Engineering to move fixes through the pipeline quickly.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 160,000 - 200,000 annually

Perks:DentalVisionPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•5+ years of proven pipeline TD experience in animated features/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; basic C++ and USD knowledge is 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/Physics or equivalent professional experience in animation/VFX.

Experience:5+ yearsAnimationVFX

Education:

Skills:Problem-solvingConflict resolutionRisk awarenessCommunicationLeadershipMentoring

Tech Stack:PythonPyQtC++USDShotGridFlow Production TrackingGitGitHubJiraAgileGUI toolkitDCCs

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

Glassdoor: 4.1

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Netflix

1 month ago

Associate Technical Supervisor - Performance

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 21 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Vancouver

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Troubleshoot and optimize performance pipeline workflows, providing practical solutions through existing tools or new tool development.
•Test and validate new tools and pipeline changes in partnership with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D to safeguard artist productivity.
•Provide day-to-day technical oversight for middle-stage pipeline areas (Animation, Edit, Rough Layout, Final Layout, and Previs if applicable), ensuring processes and workflows meet creative and technical requirements.
•Oversee technical direction and support for TDs in these departments, mentoring and developing them and escalating issues through the right channels when needed.
•Track and manage development initiatives (estimates, scope, deadlines, and support allocation) and coordinate cross-department testing with Program Managers and Solutions Engineering to move fixes through the pipeline quickly.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 160,000 - 200,000 annually

Perks:DentalVisionPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•5+ years of proven pipeline TD experience in animated features/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; basic C++ and USD knowledge is 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/Physics or equivalent professional experience in animation/VFX.

Experience:5+ yearsAnimationVFX

Education:

Skills:Problem-solvingConflict resolutionRisk awarenessCommunicationLeadershipMentoring

Tech Stack:PythonPyQtC++USDShotGridFlow Production TrackingGitGitHubJiraAgileGUI toolkitDCCs

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

Glassdoor: 4.1

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor