Dev Ops Engineer - Highly Skilled

Phaxis • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work closely with software engineers to ensure the proprietary rendering toolset is built and distributed reliably across studio infrastructure and open-source. The role also requires strong communication skills for engaging at both technical and management levels, and the ability to thoroughly document systems and processes. The role is expected to be primarily onsite, with hybrid flexibility potentially considered; fully remote candidates are not preferred. This is a six-month contract.

Requirements

• Expert-level Linux administration and configuration, including Bash shell scripting, package management, and system performance tuning.
• Extensive hands-on experience building, debugging, and maintaining complex enterprise pipelines using GitHub Actions, including self-hosted runners and custom actions.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation, tool development, and pipeline integration.
• Deep understanding of the C++ compilation pipeline, including compilers, linkers, and static and dynamic libraries.
• Experience with Docker, Conan, Rez, and CMake build automation.
• Mastery of Git, including branching strategies, submodules, hook configurations, and large repository management.
• Strong communication skills across technical and management levels.
• Ability to thoroughly document systems and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience managing builds and troubleshooting compilation dependencies on Linux (Rocky9), macOS (M-series), and Windows.
• Familiarity with Rez and VFX-standard runtime environments.
• Prior experience in a visual effects (VFX), animation, or gaming studio pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proprietary rendering toolset is built and distributed reliably across studio infrastructure and open-source.
• Work closely with software engineers.
• Communicate effectively with technical and management audiences.
• Thoroughly document systems and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed