Head of Production Engineering – R&D & Core Pipeline

1421 Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc; Lucas, Tracy (TX, CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and long-term incentives

Medical benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in San Francisco seeks a Manager of Production Engineering to lead R&D and Core Pipeline engineers. Hybrid role with 3 onsite days and occasional remote work.

Oversees hiring, performance, and career development under global tech leadership, aligning with production and graphics goals. Applicants should bring 8+ years in graphics software or VFX, 4+ years in leadership, and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in computer graphics software engineering or VFX production.
• 4+ years in a leadership role managing large teams.
• Bachelor’s degree; engineering or computer science preferred; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of R&D and Core Pipeline engineers across ILM groups.
• Guide technical hiring, performance evaluations, and promotions.
• Collaborate with global leadership to define engineering practices and onboarding.
• Manage budget, staffing, and operation health of the local function.

Skills

Computer graphics software engineering

VFX production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Job description

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in San Francisco seeks a Manager of Production Engineering to lead R&D and Core Pipeline engineers. Hybrid role with 3 onsite days and occasional remote work.

Oversees hiring, performance, and career development under global tech leadership, aligning with production and graphics goals. Applicants should bring 8+ years in graphics software or VFX, 4+ years in leadership, and a relevant engineering degree.