AI and VFX Engineer (Burbank)

Core expectations:

• This is a hands on technical role, not a project manager or business analyst position.
• The ideal candidate can:
• Work deeply with generative AI video models
• Use tools like Comfy UI (Required)
• Write code
• Perform model fine tuning LoRA training
• The role does not require building video models from scratch, but rather expert use and adaptation of existing state of the art models.
• Strong communication is critical.
• The person must be capable of:
• Explaining complex technical work to non technical stakeholders
• Presenting to senior executives

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and Innovation: Develop rapid prototypes and demos using in-market AI models and tools to inform business decisioning, project scoping, and accelerate adoption of new technology.
• Testing and Evaluation: develop tooling and methodologies to evaluate emerging AI models, APIs, and tools for production or operational needs. The primary focus will be around AI tools for visual storytelling.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work with internal stakeholders to ensure that development is meeting the needs of the business and iterate the technology and approach based on stakeholder feedback.
• Documentation and Communication: document and communicate key learnings, approaches, and instructions for other teams to leverage the results of your prototypes and experiments.
• Subject Matter Expertise: stay up to date on state of the art AI techniques and production technology to evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation.
• Optimization and Adaptation: optimize and adapt AI systems for quality, efficiency, and controllability to meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Vendor and Partner Direction: provide requirements and direction to teams of vendors or external partner resources to complete engineering tasks in support of the work that you are driving.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or AI/ML engineering, or production technology.
• A proven track record of adaptability in working across different technology tools
• Previous experience working in technology for creative, media, or film production
• Technical proficiency in working with generative AI models for imagery and video.
• Ability to problem solve, debug, refine, and evaluate prototype quality with minimal technical supervision
• Strong collaboration skills: must be able to work in a collaborative team environment with creative and technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance the technical needs and capabilities with the human and creative centric approach to filmmaking
• Comfortable working in a creative environment with iterative feedback, evolving ideas, and often times ambiguous inputs