Virtual Production Engineer
Industrial Light & Magic
Manhattan Beach, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/22/2022 5:51:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Job Summary:
The primary focus of the Virtual Production Engineer is to ensure operational integrity of a complete, on set virtual production system.
What You'll Do
• Maintain complex hardware, video, & software solutions to assist in virtual production data acquisition & display on set
• Provide front-line technical support for virtual production operators, artists, and production staff
• Troubleshoot complex, on set technical issues, package up problems, and redirect to global engineering team when required
• Maintain and ensure correct setup of virtual production hardware systems, including motion capture technology, video systems, and networking
• Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts
• Script on set virtual production tools to meet immediate, production demands
• Update documentation for virtual production hardware or software setup to reflect any on set changes
• Work as part of the global ILM virtual production team to provide effective virtual production solutions
• Together with on set virtual production operators, test and validate newly deployed or released hardware or software solutions; work closely with the global engineering team in testing and releasing new and modified systems
• When not executing work for a specific on set production, serve on the virtual production engineering team to improve the reliability and efficiency of virtual production hardware and/or software systems
• Interface with engineering leads throughout the Lucasfilm companies regarding the state of the on set virtual production systems
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other virtual production team members
What We're Looking For
General
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5 years experience in VFX or similar digital production facility
• Proficiency with realtime workflows and virtual production technology is desirable
• On set experience is desirable
Hardware and Systems
• Experience with Linux environments and administration
• Experience with signal and/or video hardware systems
• Experience with interfacing external devices via APIs and protocols
• Experience with virtual reality equipment is desirable
• Experience with networking hardware and protocols is desirable
Software
• Experience scripting in Python
• Experience using and scripting for DCC editors and/or 3D tools
Personal / Professional
• Detail-oriented
• Self-sufficient
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure
• Ability to work well with a wide range of personality types
• Must possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours
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The hiring range for this position in Manhattan Beach is $132,700 to $165,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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