Post Technology Engineer

Publicis Groupe; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Harbor, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Post Technology Engineer for CG and VFX. Based in Santa Monica, you will lead tech operations, support artist workflows, and mentor staff across Linux, Windows, and Mac environments.

You’ll manage pipeline tools, optimize storage and render farms, and collaborate with global teams to uphold high technical standards in a fast-paced post-production setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7 years in post-production engineering or media technology.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Flame, Maya, Nuke, Avid, Nexis, Premiere Pro.
• Strong networking, routing, and switching understanding.
• Experience supporting remote workflows and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead software/hardware support for artists using VFX/CG apps.
• Oversee VFX pipeline tools like ShotGrid or Visional.
• Manage media transfers with Signiant/MASV/Aspera.
• Maintain production workstations and render farms across OS.
• Coordinate with vendors and update internal standards.
• Support remote VFX artists and on-site training sessions.

Skills

Post-production engineering

VFX pipeline tools

Autodesk Flame

Maya

Nuke

Avid Media Composer

Nexis Storage

Adobe Premiere Pro

Python scripting

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ShotGrid

Visional

Signiant Media Shuttle

MASV

Aspera

Colorfront Streaming Server

Clearview Flex

Job description

Company description

HARBOR is a global company with operations in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Relentlessly focused on talent, technical innovation, and protection of artistic vision, HARBOR hones every detail throughout the moving image-making process: live-action, dailies, creative & offline editorial, design, visual effects, CG, sound & picture finishing.

Overview

Harbor is seeking a hard-working and experienced Post Technology Engineer for CG and VFX whose expertise is focused on post-production technology and advanced VFX pipeline workflows.

Based in our LA office and working with an international technology team, this role provides senior technical leadership supporting VFX and CG production infrastructure, artist workflows, and engineering operations. The Senior Engineer is responsible for maintaining high-performance systems, coordinating pipeline tools and infrastructure, and ensuring reliable technology operations within a fast-paced, client-facing post-production environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically advanced, and capable of leading complex engineering initiatives while mentoring technical staff and supporting critical artist sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software and hardware support team assisting artists using VFX and finishing software including Autodesk Flame, Maya, Nuke, Avid, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications and associated plug-ins
• Manage and help evolve a streamlined VFX pipeline using tools such as ShotGrid, Visional, or similar production tracking systems
• Oversee management of media transfers and delivery portals using Signiant Media Shuttle, MASV, Aspera, and related accelerated transfer platforms
• Oversee daily configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of VFX production workstations and studio environments to ensure optimal performance
• Maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors to update internal technical standards and operational procedures
• Manage calibration of color-critical video displays and audio monitoring systems in accordance with internal and industry standards
• Provide advanced solving support for software, hardware, and workflow-related issues affecting artists and production teams
• Support remote VFX artists using HP Anywhere/PCoIP and related remote desktop technologies
• Solve video, audio, and network switching and routing infrastructure throughout the facility
• Support and optimize storage infrastructure including SAN, NAS, and DAS deployments
• Coordinate with the ReSources network team to support internal and external network infrastructure
• Build, update, and patch production workstations, license servers, and render farms across Linux, Windows, and MacOS platforms
• Manage setup and support of remote streaming and review sessions using Colorfront Streaming Server, Clearview Flex, and related platforms
• Coordinate installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, and software systems
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure consistent execution of technical standards and support procedures across all HARBOR locations
• Source equipment and materials from vendors to support engineering initiatives
• Create and maintain comprehensive user documentation and procedures for the engineering team
• Perform additional departmental duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a post-production engineering or media technology environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Flame, Maya, Nuke, Avid Media Composer, Nexis Storage, Adobe Premiere Pro, and VFX pipeline tools such as ShotGrid or Visional
• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems across desktop, server, and virtual environments
• Experience supporting remote workflow and streaming platforms including HP Anywhere/PCoIP, Jump Desktop, Colorfront Streaming Server, Streambox, Clearview Flex, and Zoom
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, Perl, Bash, Java, or similar languages
• Strong understanding of video signal standards and related media infrastructure
• Experience supporting SAN and NAS environments and file sharing protocols including NFS, SMB/CIFS, AFP, and secure digital delivery systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale render farms or high-performance computing
• environments
• Experience designing or optimizing VFX pipeline infrastructure
• Experience supporting high-profile VFX production environments
• Experience collaborating across multi-site or global post-production environments

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Location & Commitments

• Freelance role based out of our Santa Monica studio

• Hybrid, 4 days/week in studio

• Travel may be required to deliver on client and production needs

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.

• medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 401K
• parental and family care leave
• family forming assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible time off

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-HP1

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: USD $35.17 - USD $54.11/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/10/2026.