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Post-Production Systems Engineer

Rose International · Santa Clara, CA, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Full Time

Post-Production Systems Engineer / Studio Technology TechnicianEducation: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Film Technology, or equivalent practical experience.Required Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in post-production engineering, studio IT, or technical operations within a media environment. Deep technical knowledge of high-performance shared storage systems (NAS/SAN) and archival workflows (LTO/Cloud). Demonstrated expertise in complex networking, specifically managing 10GbE/25GbE environments and switch configurations. Proficiency in supporting diverse OS environments (Windows, Linux, macOS) and remote workstation technologies.Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience uniting 2D and 3D pipelines. A track record of automating repetitive studio tasks. Passion for the latest in AI and accelerated computingWe are seeking a Post-Production Systems Engineer / Studio Technology Technician to support and optimize a high-performance creative production environment. This is not a traditional IT support role. You will work closely with the 3D Cinematics Technical Lead and Creative Video team to keep studio infrastructure reliable, scalable, and optimized for demanding video and 3D workflows.Responsibilities: Own the technical operation and optimization of the post-production facility. Manage high-performance shared storage, media asset management, and archival workflows. Configure and troubleshoot 10GbE/25GbE networks and switches supporting high-throughput media workflows. Maintain a hybrid fleet of on-prem and remote Windows, Linux, and macOS workstations. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, pipeline, and workflow issues in a fast-paced production environment. Partner with the 3D Cinematics Technical Lead to maintain resource continuity across Video and 3D teams. Evaluate existing tools and infrastructure and recommend opportunities to improve scalability and interoperability. Establish technical standards that help Video and 3D teams operate through shared systems and workflows. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive studio operations and improve reliability.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**