Sr Pipeline Engineer
LAIKA StudiosHillsboro, Oregon, United States • Riverside, California, United States • Portland, Oregon, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
LAIKA Studios is an award-winning animation studio founded in 2005, renowned for its innovative stop-motion and 3D printing techniques. The company has produced critically acclaimed films like Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline, earning multiple Academy Award nominations. LAIKA's unique approach to filmmaking continues with upcoming projects such as Wildwood and live-action adaptations of novels including Atmosphere.
Job Description
LAIKA is seeking a Sr Pipeline Engineer to join the Studio Pipeline team and support the design, build, and maintenance of production management tools. This role involves troubleshooting editorial and production management challenges, collaborating with artists, development teams, and managers, and fostering a positive team culture. They will focus on Scalable, extensible, and performant systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience developing workflow tools
- Advanced proficiency in Python including PyQt/PySide2 and JavaScript fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with FlowPT (ShotGrid)
- Strong understanding of Git, GitHub, and modern branching strategies
- Experience with modern web technologies, such as Django, Flask, React, or Node.js
- Solid understanding of source control practices
- Experience mentoring and supporting early-career engineers