Senior NOC - Render Wrangler at Skydance

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Skydance Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Animation, VFXIndustries

Requirements

  • +5 years of professional experience (in VFX or animation industries will be a plus)
  • Understanding of feature film production processes
  • Experience with Maya, Arnold, Houdini, and Nuke (other software is a plus)
  • Basic understanding of system administration tools and processes
  • Knowledge of farm managing software such as Deadline, Tractor, or Qube
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python is a plus
  • Windows Server knowledge
  • Networking understanding and troubleshooting (CCNA desired)
  • Linux proficiency
  • Experience in troubleshooting by severity levels
  • Understanding of ticketing tools (Jira, ManageEngine)
  • Experience configuring dashboards in Grafana, LogicMonitor, or Datadog is a plus
  • Advanced understanding of infrastructure topology
  • High English level

Responsibilities

  • Manage jobs following production’s needs
  • Report any issues or error using our monitoring tools
  • Offer help and assistance to the artists
  • Monitor system and network performance and escalate issues based on severity levels
  • Utilize ticketing systems (Jira, ManageEngine) to track and resolve incidents
  • Configure and maintain dashboards in Grafana, LogicMonitor, or Datadog (as applicable)
  • Assist other team members when necessary
  • Follow supervisor’s and lead’s guidance

Skills

Maya
Arnold
Houdini
Nuke
Jira
ManageEngine
Grafana
LogicMonitor
Datadog
render farm
monitoring
ticketing systems
network performance

Skydance

Produces films, television, and interactive media

About Skydance

Skydance Media produces a variety of entertainment content, including feature films, television series, and interactive experiences. Their films, such as Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Annihilation, are designed to appeal to global audiences. The company also creates television shows like Grace and Frankie and Jack Ryan, which are available on popular streaming platforms. Skydance Interactive focuses on developing virtual reality experiences, starting with the VR shooter Archangel. Additionally, they have an animation division that collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios to create animated films and series. Skydance differentiates itself from competitors by offering a diverse range of high-quality content across multiple platforms, including films, TV, and VR. The company's goal is to entertain a wide audience by delivering engaging and immersive experiences.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$656.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
VR & AR, EntertainmentIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Regulatory hurdles may delay the Skydance-Paramount merger's strategic benefits.
High-budget productions risk financial loss if revenues fall short.
Increased competition in animation could overshadow Skydance's new projects.

Differentiation

Skydance operates across films, TV, gaming, and animation, offering diversified entertainment.
The company partners with major platforms like Netflix and Amazon for content distribution.
Skydance's animation division collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios for high-end productions.

Upsides

Skydance's merger with Paramount enhances storytelling capabilities and cost efficiency.
The rise of streaming services boosts demand for Skydance's original content.
Growing interest in VR and interactive content aligns with Skydance's strategic focus.

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