Associate Systems Engineer – VFX Studio Ops On-Site

Company 3; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Company 3 is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join our on-site engineering team in Hollywood, CA. You will assist in deploying and maintaining computing infrastructure, support artists and production personnel, and handle day-to-day systems management tasks.

The role emphasizes learning, troubleshooting, and collaboration within a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to work on automation and deployment tools as you grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Background in computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.
• Understanding of pipeline workflows in a production facility.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and basic troubleshoot workstations, servers, storage systems, and network devices under guidance of senior engineers.
• Respond to technical support requests from production teams; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Document common troubleshooting steps, system configurations, and operational workflows.
• Monitor system performance and assist in identifying potential issues; participate in on-call rotations.
• Assist with basic automation tasks, including scripting using Bash or PowerShell.
• Support software license management and learning basic networking concepts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Enthusiasm to learn

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Windows

macOS

Job description

Company 3 is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join our on-site engineering team in Hollywood, CA. You will assist in deploying and maintaining computing infrastructure, support artists and production personnel, and handle day-to-day systems management tasks.

The role emphasizes learning, troubleshooting, and collaboration within a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to work on automation and deployment tools as you grow your skills.