Post Production Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design and implement comprehensive automation solutions across processes such as ingestion, quality control, editing, delivery, and archival.

• Utilize large language models (LLMs), generative video platforms, and advanced metadata/tagging systems.

• Create agent-based workflows that minimize manual tasks.

• Manage our Iconik Media Asset Management (MAM) system, including custom actions, metadata schemas, transcoding, and API integrations.

• Develop REST API and webhook integrations for post-production tools and external platforms.

• Build automation pipelines using n8n, Make, or Zapier, or opt for custom solutions in Python or JavaScript.

• Design systems with resilience in mind, including logging, error handling, alerting, and monitoring features.

• Produce production-quality scripts in Python and JavaScript/Node.js for the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Create internal tools that empower editors without exposing underlying complexities.

• Develop and maintain Adobe CEP/UXP panels within the tools already used by editors.

• Review the post-production pipeline for potential bottlenecks prior to their identification by the team.

• Experiment with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, new codecs, and cloud-native media workflows.

• Take ownership of the Post-Production tooling roadmap with minimal supervision.

• Convert Post-Production creative requirements into detailed technical specifications.

• Collaborate with core engineering teams on infrastructure, deployment, and architectural considerations.

• Thoroughly document all systems to enable confident team operation.

• Act as the final point of escalation for complex technical challenges that the post team cannot resolve.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–6+ years of experience in post-production engineering or workflow automation, preferably in high-volume advertising or broadcast environments.

• Proficient in Python and/or JavaScript/Node.js, with a focus on clean, production-quality coding practices.

• Demonstrated experience in REST API integration with effective handling of edge cases.

• Expert-level experience with Iconik MAM is highly desirable.

• Practical knowledge of large language models, generative AI, and orchestration tools (such as n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar).

• Strong understanding of codecs, containers, color pipelines, and shared storage solutions (e.g., LucidLink).

• Experience with scripting for Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong preference for CEP/UXP panel development.

• General familiarity with AWS or Google Cloud and cloud-native media workflows.

• A genuine enthusiasm for post-production and a desire to innovate through technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental insurance coverage.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Life Insurance coverage.

• Paid Sick Days.

• Paid Parental Leave.