Pipeline Developer
Description
1920 are looking for a Pipeline TD/Engineer to join our friendly community in our Bangalore, India office.
About the Role
We're looking for a talented and technically versatile Pipeline Developer to join our VFX studio. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our production technology team. You'll design and maintain the tools and workflows that keep our artists moving, while also providing critical systems support to ensure a stable, efficient studio environment.
If you thrive at the intersection of software development and production, and you love solving complex technical challenges in a creative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Pipeline Development
Design, build, and maintain robust pipeline tools and workflows across all stages of VFX production
Develop and extend integrations between DCC applications including Houdini, Maya, and Nuke
Build and maintain project tracking and asset management workflows in Ftrack
Write clean, maintainable Python across multiple application contexts (standalone, DCC-embedded, web)
Collaborate closely with artists, supervisors, and production to identify bottlenecks and deliver practical tooling solutions
Contribute to pipeline documentation and best practices
Systems Support
Provide day-to-day technical support to studio staff across Linux workstations and the wider production network
Manage render farm operations and troubleshoot submission issues
Assist with software deployment, licensing, and environment configuration
Act as a key point of escalation for pipeline and systems issues during production
What We're Looking For
3+ years of experience in a pipeline or TD role within a VFX, animation, or games studio
Strong Python development skills, you write code that others can maintain
Solid working knowledge of Houdini, Maya, and Nuke from a pipeline/TD perspective
Experience with Ftrack (APIs, event listeners, custom integrations)
Comfortable working in a Linux-based production environment
Good understanding of render farm management
Strong communication skills, you can translate technical concepts for non-technical colleagues
A problem-solver who's pragmatic, collaborative, and calm under production pressure
Nice to Have
Experience with USD / Hydra or interest in building towards it
Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
Exposure to cloud rendering or hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure
Prior experience in a systems administration or IT support capacity
Why Join Us
Work on ambitious, high-quality VFX projects
Hybrid working model with flexibility built in
A collaborative, artist-focused team culture
Opportunity to grow and shape pipeline direction