Pipeline Engineer

Skydance
Madrid
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Adaptability"]

Develop, test, and document features for the proprietary software used across concurrent film productions, collaborating with senior engineers and multiple teams to analyze workflows, implement new features, and support end users. Stay current with animation technology, apply code quality practices, and contribute to a growth-minded, collaborative pipeline environment in a fast-paced media/tech setting.

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Skydance
Skydance
4 months ago

Pipeline Engineer

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Job Summary

Develop, test, and document features for the proprietary software used across concurrent film productions, collaborating with senior engineers and multiple teams to analyze workflows, implement new features, and support end users. Stay current with animation technology, apply code quality practices, and contribute to a growth-minded, collaborative pipeline environment in a fast-paced media/tech setting.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develops, tests, and documents features in the proprietary software used across concurrent film productions, under the direction of senior engineers and leads.
  • •Assists in analyzing existing workflows and procedures related to the company pipeline.
  • •Collaborates with IT infrastructure, Client Services, Wrangling, Production, and Show TD teams to help investigate and resolve issues with hardware, software products, or internal systems.
  • •Supports end users in operating new or updated programs, including writing basic user documentation.
  • •Stays informed on current trends in animation technology and tools relevant to the production pipeline.

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally in VFX, animation, or a related media/tech industry.
  • •BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience (3+ years) in a software engineering role.
  • •Working knowledge of Python 3+ — ability to write clean, functional scripts and tools independently.
  • •Familiarity with Agile workflows and task tracking tools such as Jira, daily standups, and sprint planning.
  • •Comfortable working in a Linux development environment — bash scripting, common command-line tools (grep, find, sed, etc.).
Experience:3+ yearsVFXAnimationMedia/tech
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCollaborationAdaptability
Tech Stack:PythonLinuxGitDockerKubernetesRESTGraphQLPyQtPySideOpenColorIOOpenVDBOpenTimelineIOMayaHoudiniNukeJiraSQLPostgreSQL

Company Brief

Skydance
Skydance is a diversified media company producing and financing feature films, television series, and interactive entertainment. It partners with major studios and talent to develop global franchises and original content across multiple platforms.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2010
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