Senior Software Engineer, Creative Innovation
About the role
Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.
This role is part of Eyeline’s Technology organization, which is responsible for delivering innovative production technology and supporting creative excellence across our global studio. We are seeking a highly motivated and curious software engineer with experience in developing rapidly evolving creative production pipelines. In this role you will architect and maintain reliable, scalable systems that enable experimentation, secure data movement, and efficient asset management - powering the next generation of creative workflows to make what’s next in Visual Effects.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Technology Supervisor and Visual Pioneering team to design solutions that meet both immediate and long-term VFX workflow needs
- Integrate internal research and leading-edge machine learning (ML) technologies into our production pipeline, working hand-in-hand with production and research teams
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on new projects, addressing short-term challenges and informing long-term technology investments
- Develop and integrate ML-based tools and workflows, especially where solutions are ambiguous or unprecedented
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable pipelines for seamless image and video transfer across local, virtual, and cloud environments
- Define integration requirements for creative tools, asset management, and production tracking systems (e.g. Flow)
- Build modular, user-friendly systems that support rapid experimentation and easy integration of new tools
- Document pipeline processes and workflows to ensure clear understanding and adoption by artists and stakeholders
- Break down complex technical challenges into actionable tasks for effective team collaboration
- Prioritize teamwork, security, and operational efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle
- Mentor and inspire team members through technical leadership and a collaborative approach
- Maintain open and frequent communication with research scientists, technical artists, and production teams to bridge advanced research and practical production use
- Champion best practices and continuous improvement in ML and software development, focusing on robust coding standards, package management, and build efficiency
Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years of software development experience developing and supporting creative production pipelines in VFX, Animation, or Games
- Deep knowledge of computer graphics, machine learning, and pipeline architecture
- Familiarity with industry-standard creative software, VFX workflows, and asset management systems
- Proven experience deploying ML models, including training, fine-tuning, and optimizing for production environments
- Strong understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture and distributed systems (e.g., REST, RPC, message queues)
- Quick to learn new and unfamiliar technologies
- Proficient with task orchestration systems and automating complex workflows using modern orchestration frameworks
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate, document, and visualize complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Highly adaptable and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, boutique creative environment
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about technical and creative innovation
- Able to switch quickly between forward-looking development and immediate production support needs
- Resourceful and self-sufficient in gathering information, with good judgment on when to seek assistance
About Us Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Eyeline Studios - Powered by Netflix
Join our global community of talented creative and world-class innovators as we look to reinvent the traditional methods of filmmaking. We have a desire to expand our global footprint in the industry, and we welcome you to help us pave the path for what we believe to be the future of virtual production by applying to any of our open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries, benefits and the ability to work remotely, regardless of where you are.
At Eyeline Studios, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. We pride ourselves in creating a collaborative environment where you can not only be a part of some cutting edge technology, but you will be encouraged to help create and reinvent the next chapter. All here, under one roof, globally.
Join us to work on tomorrow, today.
Senior Software Engineer, Creative Innovation
About the role
Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.
This role is part of Eyeline’s Technology organization, which is responsible for delivering innovative production technology and supporting creative excellence across our global studio. We are seeking a highly motivated and curious software engineer with experience in developing rapidly evolving creative production pipelines. In this role you will architect and maintain reliable, scalable systems that enable experimentation, secure data movement, and efficient asset management - powering the next generation of creative workflows to make what’s next in Visual Effects.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Technology Supervisor and Visual Pioneering team to design solutions that meet both immediate and long-term VFX workflow needs
- Integrate internal research and leading-edge machine learning (ML) technologies into our production pipeline, working hand-in-hand with production and research teams
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on new projects, addressing short-term challenges and informing long-term technology investments
- Develop and integrate ML-based tools and workflows, especially where solutions are ambiguous or unprecedented
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable pipelines for seamless image and video transfer across local, virtual, and cloud environments
- Define integration requirements for creative tools, asset management, and production tracking systems (e.g. Flow)
- Build modular, user-friendly systems that support rapid experimentation and easy integration of new tools
- Document pipeline processes and workflows to ensure clear understanding and adoption by artists and stakeholders
- Break down complex technical challenges into actionable tasks for effective team collaboration
- Prioritize teamwork, security, and operational efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle
- Mentor and inspire team members through technical leadership and a collaborative approach
- Maintain open and frequent communication with research scientists, technical artists, and production teams to bridge advanced research and practical production use
- Champion best practices and continuous improvement in ML and software development, focusing on robust coding standards, package management, and build efficiency
Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years of software development experience developing and supporting creative production pipelines in VFX, Animation, or Games
- Deep knowledge of computer graphics, machine learning, and pipeline architecture
- Familiarity with industry-standard creative software, VFX workflows, and asset management systems
- Proven experience deploying ML models, including training, fine-tuning, and optimizing for production environments
- Strong understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture and distributed systems (e.g., REST, RPC, message queues)
- Quick to learn new and unfamiliar technologies
- Proficient with task orchestration systems and automating complex workflows using modern orchestration frameworks
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate, document, and visualize complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Highly adaptable and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, boutique creative environment
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about technical and creative innovation
- Able to switch quickly between forward-looking development and immediate production support needs
- Resourceful and self-sufficient in gathering information, with good judgment on when to seek assistance
About Us Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Eyeline Studios - Powered by Netflix
Join our global community of talented creative and world-class innovators as we look to reinvent the traditional methods of filmmaking. We have a desire to expand our global footprint in the industry, and we welcome you to help us pave the path for what we believe to be the future of virtual production by applying to any of our open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries, benefits and the ability to work remotely, regardless of where you are.
At Eyeline Studios, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. We pride ourselves in creating a collaborative environment where you can not only be a part of some cutting edge technology, but you will be encouraged to help create and reinvent the next chapter. All here, under one roof, globally.
Join us to work on tomorrow, today.