Sr Visualization Pipeline Engineer

LAIKA

12 days ago

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Hillsboro, OR

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

A Sr Visualization Pipeline Engineer develops and maintains technical infrastructure and workflows that support LAIKA’s previsualization process. This role creates and integrates software tools for Unreal Engine, Maya, Houdini, and other DCC applications to enable efficient visualization workflows for artists, directors, and production teams.

Skills

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a software engineer for large scale productions in the VFX, feature animation, or games industriesProficient with Unreal Engine for visualization or similar real-time enginesExpert level ability in Python including the standard library, the Qt Toolkit (PySide, PyQt), and common 3rd party libraries and frameworksExperience with the Perforce/Helix revision control system in either a user or administrative capacityExperience with virtual production pipelines and hardware (e.g., motion capture, LED walls, camera tracking, etc.)

About LAIKA

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LAIKA is an award-winning feature film animation studio located just outside Portland, Oregon, best known for handcrafted stop-motion films. The studio has produced acclaimed titles such as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, combining practical puppetry, meticulous art direction, and modern visual effects. LAIKA develops, produces and releases original animated features and shorts for global theatrical audiences, emphasizing bold storytelling, artisanal craftsmanship, and technical innovation. Its films have earned critical praise and industry awards for both artistry and narrative ambition.