Sr Pipeline TD, Fabrication

General Summary 

At LAIKA, innovation meets artistry in every frame—and behind the scenes, our engineers bring these visions to life through pipelines that blend the physical with the digital. We’re looking for a Sr Pipeline Technical Director to help build and evolve the technical foundation that supports our award-winning characters, environments, and storytelling.  

The Sr Pipeline TD is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of foundational systems in LAIKA’s digital content creation pipeline. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and digital artistry, empowering teams across puppet fabrication, rapid prototyping, and our emerging Virtual Art Department (VAD) workflows. 

Job Functions 

• Design & Build Tools: Develop robust scripts, tools, and plugins (primarily in Python and/or C++) to support digital fabrication across Maya, Houdini, and other DCC and CAD applications.  
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