Cinematic Pipeline Engineer

• Design and develop tools that improve artist productivity, reduce iteration time and enhance production quality.
• Develop custom tools, plugins and automation using Python, C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Build and maintain rendering workflows using Movie Render Graph (MRG) and Movie Render Queue (MRQ) to support complex cinematic rendering pipelines.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Unreal Engine and production tracking systems, including Shot Grid (Flow).
• Partner with artists, production teams and technical stakeholders to understand workflow challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Extend and integrate third-party applications and tools where appropriate.
• Support, troubleshoot and enhance existing pipeline tools and production workflows.
• Produce clear documentation that supports onboarding, knowledge sharing and long-term maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continued improvement of engineering practices.
• Stay current with developments in Unreal Engine, virtual production and VFX technologies, identifying opportunities to improve our tooling and workflows.

• Strong experience developing pipeline tools and automation using Python.
• Experience developing Unreal Engine tooling using C++, Python and the Unreal Engine Editor APIs.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including Sequencer, Movie Render Graph (MRG), Movie Render Queue (MRQ) and related cinematic workflows.
• Experience working with production tracking systems such as Shot Grid (Flow).
• Experience working within modern VFX, virtual production or real‑time content pipelines, with an understanding of how tools such as Maya, Houdini and Nuke fit into those workflows.
• Experience using version control systems, including Perforce and Git.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve complex pipeline issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with artists, production teams and engineers.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to improve production workflows through better tooling and automation.
• Experience working within Linux‑based production environments.

Demonstrates expertise in developing pipeline tools and automation using Python and C++, with a strong focus on Unreal Engine 5 and cinematic workflows. Capable of collaborating with artists and production teams to enhance productivity and streamline production processes.

• Python Automation Development
• Unreal Engine 5 Tooling
• C++ Programming
• Production Tracking Systems (Shot Grid)
• VFX and Virtual Production Experience

• Pipeline Tool Development
• Automation
• Unreal Engine Editor APIs
• Movie Render Graph (MRG)
• Movie Render Queue (MRQ)
• Version Control Systems (Perforce, Git)
• Linux‑Based Production Environments

• Problem‑Solving
• Collaboration
• Communication

• VFX
• Virtual Production
• Real‑Time Content Pipelines

• Unreal Engine
• Shot Grid (Flow)
• Maya
• Houdini
• Nuke