AI and VFX Engineer

Professional Search Group; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Search Group is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer based in California, Burbank, focusing on generative AI video models. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in software engineering, particularly within creative technology. Responsibilities include developing prototypes, evaluating AI models, and collaborating with stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential for explaining complex technical work to non-technical team members. Join us in leveraging cutting-edge AI technology for visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or AI/ML engineering.
• Proven track record of adaptability across different technology tools.
• Experience in technology for creative, media, or film production.
• Technical proficiency in generative AI models for imagery and video.
• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapid prototypes and demos using in-market AI models.
• Evaluate emerging AI models and tools for production needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for feedback and iteration.
• Document and communicate key learnings and approaches.
• Stay updated on AI techniques and drive innovation.
• Optimize AI systems for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Generative AI models

Collaboration

Communication

Software engineering

Adaptation of existing models

Tools

Comfy UI

Job description

• This is a hands on technical role, not a project manager or business analyst position.
• The ideal candidate can:
• Work deeply with generative AI video models
• Use tools like Comfy UI (Required)
• Write code
• The role does not require building video models from scratch, but rather expert use and adaptation of existing state of the art models.
• Strong communication is critical.
• The person must be capable of:
• Explaining complex technical work to non technical stakeholders
• Presenting to senior executives

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and Innovation: Develop rapid prototypes and demos using in-market AI models and tools to inform business decisioning, project scoping, and accelerate adoption of new technology.
• Testing and Evaluation: develop tooling and methodologies to evaluate emerging AI models, APIs, and tools for production or operational needs. The primary focus will be around AI tools for visual storytelling.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work with internal stakeholders to ensure that development is meeting the needs of the business and iterate the technology and approach based on stakeholder feedback.
• Documentation and Communication: document and communicate key learnings, approaches, and instructions for other teams to leverage the results of your prototypes and experiments.
• Subject Matter Expertise: stay up to date on state of the art AI techniques and production technology to evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation.
• Optimization and Adaptation: optimize and adapt AI systems for quality, efficiency, and controllability to meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Vendor and Partner Direction: provide requirements and direction to teams of vendors or external partner resources to complete engineering tasks in support of the work that you are driving.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or AI/ML engineering, or production technology.
• A proven track record of adaptability in working across different technology tools
• Previous experience working in technology for creative, media, or film production
• Technical proficiency in working with generative AI models for imagery and video.
• Ability to problem solve, debug, refine, and evaluate prototype quality with minimal technical supervision
• Strong collaboration skills: must be able to work in a collaborative team environment with creative and technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance the technical needs and capabilities with the human and creative centric approach to filmmaking
• Comfortable working in a creative environment with iterative feedback, evolving ideas, and often times ambiguous inputs