Senior Pipeline Engineer

NY VFXWAALA ( a division of Ajay Devgn Films ); Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NY VFXWAALA, based in Mumbai, seeks a Senior Pipeline Engineer to design, develop, and maintain production pipelines across VFX departments. You will analyze current workflows, implement scalable solutions, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with artists, supervisors, and technical teams to deliver projects efficiently.

The role requires strong Python coding, experience with Maya/Nuke/Houdini, and a background in pipeline/tool development or related engineering fields.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in pipeline engineering and design for production workflows.
• Ability to analyze, validate, and optimize complex data flows.
• Knowledge of corrosion or system degradation and risk mitigation.
• Experience with VFX/animation studios and DCC tools (Maya, Nuke, Houdini) and production tracking systems.
• Strong problem-solving and clean coding practices (Python or similar).
• Engineering or CS degree or equivalent experience in pipeline/tools development.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Pipeline Design

Python

Pipeline Calculations

Pipeline Integrity

Corrosion Knowledge

Strong Communication

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Production Tracking Systems

Job description

Company Description

NY VFXWAALA, a division of Ajay Devgn Films, is a leading visual effects studio focused on setting new standards in film VFX and creating some of the most striking images in cinema. Established in 2015, the studio brings together a multi-skilled team delivering high-impact visuals that continue to captivate audiences. Led by Ajay Devgn in collaboration with Naveen Paul, the team draws on more than 20 years of visual effects experience across over 500 feature films. NY VFXWAALA has earned numerous accolades, including the National Film Award, and is recognized as the only Indian visual effects studio to win 32 prestigious awards in its first seven years and “The Asian Award.”

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Senior Pipeline Engineer role based in Mumbai. The Senior Pipeline Engineer will design, develop, and maintain robust production pipelines that streamline workflows across VFX departments. Responsibilities include analyzing current processes, implementing scalable pipeline solutions, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with artists, supervisors, and technical teams to support efficient project delivery. The role also involves troubleshooting pipeline issues, optimizing performance, documenting tools and procedures, and contributing to long-term technical strategy for the studio’s production environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Pipeline Engineering and Pipeline Design, with experience building and maintaining production workflows.
• Candidates should possess skills in Calculations and Pipeline Integrity, including the ability to analyze, validate, and optimize complex systems and data flows.
• Candidates should possess knowledge related to Corrosion or system degradation, with the ability to anticipate, prevent, and resolve long-term technical risks in pipelines.
• Experience with VFX or animation studio environments, including familiarity with common DCC tools (e.g., Maya, Nuke, Houdini) and production tracking systems, is highly beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, clean coding practices (e.g., Python or similar scripting languages), and effective communication skills are expected.
• A degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience in pipeline or tools development, is preferred.