Sr Manager, Stage Engineering

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

Eyeline Studios

At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.

Lead a team of engineers in developing software for our next-generation stage technologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with non-technical partners to define and document needs, translating them into technical specifications for the engineering team. This individual will proactively identify and address potential challenges, such as scope creep, and eliminate obstacles to ensure projects remain on track. They will establish a high-level architectural vision for all team projects and foster a culture of quality and dedication, mentoring team members through code reviews, regular interaction, and iterative adjustments.

• Lead the development of software that drives our stage workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and prioritize requirements, and strive to deliver functionality early and often
• Support team leads and project managers in developing project roadmaps to ensure timely and successful delivery of complex projects
• Develop and drive quality assurance practices to ensure that features are validated in production
• Communicate project updates and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery
• Collaborate with other engineering managers to drive cross-team initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals
• Ensure development adheres to established standards and best practices
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and mentorship
• Create and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new team members

• Minimum five (5) years experience leading software engineering teams
• Minimum ten (10) years Python software development experience
• Minimum five (5) years Virtual Production experience
• Understanding of stage technologies, including LED walls, motion capture, volume capture and reconstruction, and virtual camera workflows
• Experience with Unreal Engine for virtual production, previz, and final frame rendering
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex workflows and communicate designs to stakeholders and team members
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Self-directed, proactive, detailed, organized and solution-oriented personality

About Us Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry. We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas. Powered by Netflix Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients. Come as you are We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Los Angeles, or those willing to relocate.