Netflix

3 months ago

Associate Technical Supervisor (Back-End)

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Job Summary

Support the technical vision for a Netflix animated feature by overseeing the back-end production pipeline for lighting, rendering, compositing, imaging, final delivery, and related FX/simulation workflows. Troubleshoot and optimize artist-facing tools, validate pipeline changes, and collaborate with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D to ensure stable, consistent processes. Provide day-to-day technical leadership to TDs, mentor talent, and coordinate planning, estimates, scheduling, and high-priority fixes.

Location: Vancouver

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee the technical direction and support for later-stage production pipeline workflows, ensuring tools and processes for lighting, rendering, compositing, imaging, and final delivery run smoothly.
•Troubleshoot and optimize production workflows by providing practical solutions through existing tools or new tool development.
•Test and validate pipeline changes, track issues, and resolve problems in partnership with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D to safeguard artist productivity.
•Provide day-to-day technical guidance to TDs, mentor and develop team members, and coordinate escalations through the right channels when needed.
•Manage bidding and scheduling by tracking development initiatives, aligning support allocation, and coordinating cross-departmental testing to move high-priority fixes through the pipeline.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 160,000 - 200,000 annually

Perks:DentalVisionHealth InsuranceRetirementPaid 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 with solid Python skills (plus PyQt or another GUI toolkit) and familiarity with data flow/metadata/publishing concepts; able to review code and troubleshoot issues.
•Basic C++ and USD knowledge is a plus.
•Deep understanding of traditional production workflows and tools, including experience troubleshooting relevant DCCs and production tracking software such as Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or similar.
•Experience with modern software development practices including git/GitHub, code review, and Agile methodologies using tools such as Jira.

Experience:5+ yearsVFXAnimation

Skills:Problem-solvingConflict resolutionRisk awarenessCommunicationMentorship

Tech Stack:PythonPyQtC++USDGitGitHubAgileJiraShotGridFlow 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

Glassdoor: 4.1

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Netflix

3 months ago

Associate Technical Supervisor (Back-End)

✓ Verified Job

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

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 20 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Vancouver

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee the technical direction and support for later-stage production pipeline workflows, ensuring tools and processes for lighting, rendering, compositing, imaging, and final delivery run smoothly.
•Troubleshoot and optimize production workflows by providing practical solutions through existing tools or new tool development.
•Test and validate pipeline changes, track issues, and resolve problems in partnership with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D to safeguard artist productivity.
•Provide day-to-day technical guidance to TDs, mentor and develop team members, and coordinate escalations through the right channels when needed.
•Manage bidding and scheduling by tracking development initiatives, aligning support allocation, and coordinating cross-departmental testing to move high-priority fixes through the pipeline.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 160,000 - 200,000 annually

Perks:DentalVisionHealth InsuranceRetirementPaid 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 with solid Python skills (plus PyQt or another GUI toolkit) and familiarity with data flow/metadata/publishing concepts; able to review code and troubleshoot issues.
•Basic C++ and USD knowledge is a plus.
•Deep understanding of traditional production workflows and tools, including experience troubleshooting relevant DCCs and production tracking software such as Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or similar.
•Experience with modern software development practices including git/GitHub, code review, and Agile methodologies using tools such as Jira.

Experience:5+ yearsVFXAnimation

Skills:Problem-solvingConflict resolutionRisk awarenessCommunicationMentorship

Tech Stack:PythonPyQtC++USDGitGitHubAgileJiraShotGridFlow 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

Glassdoor: 4.1

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor