Senior Software Engineer

Eyeline; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative studio seeks a Senior Pipeline Engineer in Vancouver, responsible for designing and maintaining Python-based tools for stage production. The role requires strong experience with dataflow, asset management, and system integration. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in developing pipeline tools, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. A competitive salary range of $130,000 to $215,000 is offered based on qualifications and experience. Join a team that values creativity and innovation in visual effects and virtual production.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design intuitive, maintainable frameworks and developer-facing interfaces.
• Experience with real-time and near-real-time workflows supporting virtual production.
• Strong understanding of media workflows including video transcoding and color pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of pipeline initiatives supporting stage production workflows.
• Design, implement, and maintain Python-based pipeline tools.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure workflows remain scalable and aligned with production needs.

Skills

Python-based pipeline tools

Stage production pipelines

Dataflow management

Asset management

System integration

Object-oriented programming (OOP)

Communication skills

Education

8+ years of professional experience

Tools

ShotGrid

Houdini

Job description

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.

The Senior Pipeline Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Python-based tools and services that support dataflow, asset management, and system integration across stage production pipelines. This role focuses on enabling reliable movement of assets, metadata, and media through real-time and near-real-time workflows that support virtual production, volumetric capture, and stage operations.

The role works closely with Pipeline, Stage Operations, Production, and R&D stakeholders to define requirements, design scalable systems, and translate workflow needs into maintainable software. Core responsibilities include integrating with production systems such as ShotGrid, managing asset and metadata lifecycles across stage and capture workflows, supporting video transcoding and color pipelines, and contributing code that operates effectively within both centralized and distributed source-control ecosystems, aligning with established pipeline standards and development practices.

Familiarity with volumetric capture workflows and modern pipeline‑adjacent technologies—such as ML‑ or AI‑assisted tooling, including service‑oriented or MCP‑style architectures—is valuable for evolving stage workflows. Experience with Houdini, and its API, is considered a strong bonus.

A Senior Pipeline Engineer brings strong systems thinking, anticipates points of friction in fast‑paced stage environments, and delivers scalable, production‑ready solutions. They mentor peers, collaborate effectively within the Pipeline team, and help evolve the stage pipeline to support both current production demands and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of significant pipeline initiatives supporting stage production workflows, from conception through delivery, in collaboration with pipeline leadership and production stakeholders
• Translate user stories and workflow requirements into clear, maintainable technical solutions, evaluating trade‑offs, estimating effort, and mitigating risk
• Break down complex problems into well‑defined components and execute within an Agile development framework to deliver reliably to production
• Design, implement, and maintain Python‑based pipeline tools and integrations that support dataflow, asset management, and system interoperability across stage environments
• Contribute to the evolution of pipeline systems by exploring improvements, new workflows, and emerging technologies relevant to stage production
• Uphold engineering best practices through code reviews, documentation, testing, and peer mentorship
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure pipeline workflows remain scalable, reliable, and aligned with production needs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience developing Python‑based pipeline tools for stage or production environments, with a focus on dataflow, asset management, and system integration
• Senior‑level experience contributing to complex pipeline systems, mentoring peers, and operating within shared ownership models
• Strong understanding of stage production pipelines, including real‑time and near‑real‑time workflows supporting virtual production and volumetric capture
• Proven ability to design intuitive, maintainable frameworks and developer‑facing interfaces using object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles
• Hands‑on experience integrating with production systems such as ShotGrid, including API‑driven automation and metadata management
• Working knowledge of media workflows, including video transcoding, format management, and color pipeline considerations
• Experience contributing to both large shared codebases and modular tool ecosystems, with an understanding of how development practices differ across environments
• Familiarity with modern pipeline‑adjacent technologies, including ML‑or AI‑assisted tooling and service‑oriented architectures
• Working knowledge of Houdini APIs in support of stage or pipeline workflows would be a strong plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and solution‑driven working style

$130,000 - $215,000 a year
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 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 will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.