Pipeline Software Engineer

About the Company:
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame. The studio's projects include Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction, and Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026. 

AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary, both part of the Extraction universe, as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios. 

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard—former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of Fortnite—as a partner. Mustard brings a bold creative vision to AGBO: to expand what storytelling can be through immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media. We're building the future of storytelling—and we're looking for bold, creative minds to help shape it. If you're ready to help define what comes next, we'd love to meet you. 
 
Position Summary: 
The Software Engineer supports the Pipeline Engineering team by developing and maintaining tools and scripts that optimize workflows across AAA Game Development, Visual Effects, Visualization, and Production. This role will focus on expanding the studio's artist toolsets, asset tracking, and integration with both game development and production pipelines while ensuring efficient delivery in collaboration with department leads and creative teams. 


Key Responsibilities:   

• Integrating ShotGrid toolkit workflows with tools such as Unreal Editor, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, etc. 

• Create, develop, deploy, and maintain custom tools/templates/scripts, for both creative tasks and pipeline infrastructure, supporting the Game Development, VFX, Visualization, and Production teams under the direction of the Pipeline Supervisor. 

• Work in conjunction with project teams to effectively problem-solve, acting as a first line of support for all workflow & productivity issues. 

• Work closely with Technical Supervisors to design, develop, evolve, and maintain department pipelines, including: 

• 3D asset creation, ingest, tracking, and delivery 

• Production automation and tracking 

• Web and desktop-based automations for all creative and production tasks 

• Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques 

• Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques 

• Virtual production, motion capture, real-time, and ICVFX workflows 

• Compositing, color, conform, and finishing workflows 

• Create, develop, deploy, and maintain Python or C++ plugins and extensions for 3rd party packages and platforms, including: 

• Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, Houdini, Nuke, Fusion, Adobe CC, Resolve, Shotgrid Toolkit 

• Extend and integrate the use of Shotgrid and other database systems to meet production needs, including both desktop-native and browser-hosted applications and plugins. 

• Design User Interfaces for automation tools for Asset management, VFX, Visualization, and Production.  

• Work with non-technical end users to help define requirements for new tools and pipeline processes to solve production problems.  

• Develop test plans and roll out new workflows and tools, and work with end users and stakeholders to improve the usability of these tools.  

• Work with a sprint team: scope and bid tickets, participate in launch and review meetings, collaborate with product owners and production customers to prioritize work, communicate progress, and support team members with technical guidance.  

• Follow the processes and procedures of the software development life cycle, build and release system, documentation and testing standards.  

• Support users on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.  

• Write the necessary end-user and developer documentation for developed tools. 

• Train and support artists to use the developed tools. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Visualization, VFX or equivalent work experience. 

• 3-6 years of professional experience in developing custom artist/pipeline tools and workflows with ShotGrid in an animation, gaming, or VFX studio environment. 

• Deep understanding of the VFX pipeline from shooting to modeling to texturing, animation, lighting and rendering, compositing, technical editorial, and DI. 

• Proven technical experience in VFX, Virtual Production, or AAA Gaming productions.   

• Ability to design user interfaces, gizmos, and interfaces for VFX tools and Unreal Editor. 

• Experience with desktop and/or web application development/deployment. 

• Experience with shader development, GLSL, and real-time rendering technologies. 

• Experience with Unreal Engine Blueprints, and C++ development. 

• Experience with software development life cycle concepts, including build/release via CI/CD, version control with Git / GitLab / BitBucket. 

• Knowledge of Production Technology/IT/IS methods, practices, and trends. 

• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. 

• Strong problem-solving skills. 

• Highly organized and detail oriented. 

• Patient and thorough with technical details. 

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, offer mentorship, and take direction from department and show leadership. 

• Calm demeanor with technical support and troubleshooting. 

• Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written. 

• Desire for creative innovation, excellence in visual media, and creating toolsets to empower artists and creators. 

• Familiarity building, running, managing and monitoring services on a Linux container platform such as Docker/Kubernetes. 

• Experience with ShotGrid Toolkit. 

• Experience with Python, C++, PySide/PyQt/Qt. 

• Experience with LLMs or Generative AI - a plus. 

Additional Information: 

• This role is based in Los Angeles, CA. We are primarily seeking candidates located in or open to relocating to one of these areas, as in-person collaboration with our technical and creative teams is key to the role's success. 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.

AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish

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