Client-Embedded Systems Engineer (Hybrid / On‑Site)

Breed Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Excellent work environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

GPL Technologies in Los Angeles is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. The role embeds with client studios, on-site and remote, to deploy, integrate, and support GPL solutions in live production environments.

This hybrid position requires a versatile engineer who can act as a trusted advisor, translate production needs into technical solutions, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while traveling to client sites in the greater Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• Hands-on systems/infrastructure experience in client-facing or consulting roles.
• Cross-platform administration of Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.
• Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and integrate infrastructure and software solutions at client studios on-site.
• Serve as the embedded technical contact translating production needs into requirements.
• Own end-to-end escalations in fast-paced production environments.
• Automate deployments and workflows using scripting and configuration tools.
• Support secure remote workflows and compliance initiatives with TPN-aligned requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and software services teams to deliver projects.
• Write documentation and runbooks for internal teams and client staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve client environments and propose solutions.

Skills

Windows

Linux

macOS administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Los Angeles, CA — Hybrid / Client On-Site

About Us

Since 2003, GPL Technologies has helped studios around the world run faster, more reliable production

environments. Trusted by 500+ studios in media, entertainment, post-production, and VFX, our team of

engineers, consultants, and specialists understands the real pressure of creative deadlines. Our services

span managed IT, software services, security & compliance (TPN), cloud, and production-ready technical

staffing.

THE ROLE

GPL Technologies is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to be the technical face of GPL inside our

clients' studios. You'll embed directly with client teams — on-site and remote — to deploy, integrate, and

support GPL solutions in live production environments. This is a hybrid role for someone who is equal

parts systems engineer, problem solver, and trusted advisor: comfortable owning technical delivery

end-to-end while building strong relationships with client stakeholders, from artists and production staff to

studio technology leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and integrate infrastructure and software solutions on-site at client studios (storage,
  
  

workstations, render, networking, cloud)

• Serve as the primary embedded technical contact for assigned clients, translating production needs into
  
  

technical requirements and workable solutions

• Own escalations end-to-end in fast-paced production environments, diagnosing and resolving complex
  
  

issues across Windows, Linux, and Mac ecosystems

• Automate deployments and repetitive workflows using scripting and configuration management tools
• Support secure remote workflows, TPN-aligned security requirements, and compliance initiatives at
  
  

client sites

• Collaborate with GPL's engineering, security, and software services teams to deliver projects and feed
  
  

client insights back into our solutions

• Write clear documentation and runbooks for both internal teams and client staff
• Identify opportunities to improve client environments and proactively recommend solutions
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• 4+ years of hands-on systems or infrastructure engineering experience, ideally in client-facing or
  
  

consulting roles

• Strong cross-platform skills: Windows, Linux, and macOS administration
• Scripting/automation proficiency (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPN)
• Experience with virtualization and storage technologies (SAN/NAS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — you can explain technical decisions to artists,
  
  

producers, and CTOs alike

• Self-starter who thrives with autonomy, ambiguity, and aggressive deadlines
• Ability to travel to client sites in the greater Los Angeles area; occasional after-hours support during
  
  

critical production windows

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience
  
  

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in media & entertainment, post-production, or VFX environments
• Familiarity with production storage and workflows (Avid, Autodesk Flow/ShotGrid, Deadline,
  
  

high-performance storage)

• Cloud experience (AWS preferred), including hybrid production workflows
• Configuration management / IaC experience (Ansible, Terraform)
• TPN, MPA, or studio security compliance exposure
• MSP or multi-client support background
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Excellent work environment with exposure to leading studios and cutting-edge production technology
• Supportive and progressive staff and leadership
  
  

GPL CORE VALUES

• We take care of each other and our clients
• Agility is our edge
• Creative problem solvers
• Cool under pressure
• Clarity, Confidence, Commitment
  
  

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