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Hitachi

Applications Engineer II

Holland, MI

This is a role for a creative engineer that likes customer interaction and solving problems. What You'll Do: * Generate conceptual solutions for problems that have no previous or standard solution

Apple

Machine Learning Video Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Description This role requires an independent, self-motivated, and creative engineer with deep expertise in machine learning, coupled with a strong understanding of video and image processing quality.

Sedaro

Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

You are a self-driven and creative engineer with a passion for solving complex problems. * You take pride in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code to build robust and scalable simulations.

Hitachi, Ltd.

Applications Engineer II

Holland, MI · On-site

This is a role for a creative engineer that likes customer interaction and solving problems. What You'll Do: * Generate conceptual solutions for problems that have no previous or standard solution

WTC MACHINERY LLC

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Design Engineer

Ixonia, WI · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

WTC is looking for a creative Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development, to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design ...

WTC MACHINERY LLC

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Design Engineer

Ixonia, WI · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

WTC is looking for a creative Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development, to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design ...

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How much do creative engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Creative Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, design thinking, and problem-solving—often demonstrated through a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with prototyping tools, CAD software, and programming languages is typically required, as is experience with innovation methodologies or certifications like Agile or Six Sigma. Strong collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to communicate complex ideas creatively are standout soft skills in this interdisciplinary role. These abilities enable Creative Engineers to develop innovative solutions that effectively blend technical feasibility with imaginative design, driving meaningful impact within their organizations.

What is a Creative Engineer job?

A Creative Engineer blends technical expertise with design and innovation to develop unique solutions in fields like product design, multimedia, or interactive technology. They work at the intersection of engineering and creativity, using coding, prototyping, and problem-solving to bring ideas to life. This role often involves collaborating with designers, developers, and other stakeholders to create engaging and functional experiences.

What types of projects and collaborations can a Creative Engineer expect in their day-to-day work?

As a Creative Engineer, you can expect to be involved in dynamic projects that blend technical development with innovative design—such as prototyping new products, developing creative software solutions, or optimizing user experiences. You’ll often collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, product managers, and other engineers, to brainstorm, prototype, and iterate on ideas. This role typically requires you to balance hands-on technical work with participation in brainstorming sessions and creative workshops. Being adaptable and open to feedback will help you thrive, as project scopes can evolve rapidly to meet market or client demands. Ultimately, this collaborative environment supports professional growth while continuously challenging you to push the boundaries of both technology and creativity.

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Infographic showing various Creative Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Pipeline Developer, Creative Technology - InterPositive

Pipeline Developer, Creative Technology - InterPositive

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 67 rated media

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
The Role:
The Pipeline Developer, Creative Technology will report to the Senior Manager, Creative Technology and support the team working at the frontier of machine learning in filmmaking, where models and workflows are built in-house and evolve rapidly. This role is responsible for the team's production pipeline as it continues to take shape - bridging Nuke, ShotGrid (Flow Production Tracking), custom color workflows, and the inference paths that connect production work to the team's machine learning systems. It's a high-leverage position on a small, fast-moving team imagining what an AI-native production pipeline can be.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain, extend, and evolve the team's production pipeline end to end - Nuke, ShotGrid (Flow PT), color, asset and shot management, and the connective tissue between them
  • Design and implement the integration layer between production tools and the team's ML inference workflows, partnering closely with the team's Machine Learning Engineers to make model-driven steps feel native to the pipeline
  • Own the team's color-managed workflow - ACES configuration, EXR sequence handling, and ensuring consistent color across DCCs, review tools, and ML pipelines
  • Build and maintain Python tooling that spans Nuke, ShotGrid, and adjacent systems, with a Linux backbone supporting users across Linux, Windows, and Adobe applications including Photoshop and After Effects
  • Prototype rapidly - turn ideas into working tools in days rather than weeks, then iterate with the team based on real use
  • Manage tool launchers, environment management (e.g., Rez), and DCC integrations so artists and engineers have reliable, reproducible setups
  • Refine out-of-pipeline submission paths into ShotGrid for ad hoc work, research outputs, and prototype workflows that don't yet live in the main pipeline
  • Partner with Production, research, and engineering to identify pipeline friction and design solutions that scale across projects
  • Document tools, conventions, and architectural decisions clearly so the team can adopt, extend, and trust the pipeline as it grows

Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of pipeline development experience in VFX, animation, or adjacent industries, with hands-on work on shipped productions
  • Expert Python skills, with a track record of building production pipeline tooling that real teams rely on day to day
  • Deep experience with Nuke pipeline integration - gizmos, callbacks, custom nodes, and Python tooling inside and around Nuke
  • Hands-on experience integrating with ShotGrid (Flow), including the API, event daemon, webhooks, and custom workflow development
  • Strong working knowledge of color-managed workflows, ACES, and EXR sequence handling across DCCs and review tools
  • Experience supporting users on a Linux backbone alongside Windows and Adobe applications
  • Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally across technical and creative stakeholders

Skills:
  • Strong systems thinking - able to design pipeline architecture that holds up under fast iteration without becoming brittle
  • Bias toward rapid prototyping and shipping - comfortable building something rough, putting it in front of users, and refining from there
  • Fluency with agentic coding workflows (Claude Code, Codex, and similar) and a track record of using them to ship more, faster
  • Opinionated and self-directed - brings a clear point of view on what a modern pipeline should look like, while staying open to evolving it as the team learns
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate between research, engineering, and production audiences
  • Collaborative and technically curious; finds satisfaction in well-built tools and takes pride in making other people's work easier and faster
  • Familiarity with environment and package management systems such as Rez
  • Familiarity with data warehouses and their integration with ShotGrid (Flow) is a plus
  • Comfort operating in an R&D environment where tools and workflows are still being built out - able to work effectively around rough edges, contribute to making things better, and adapt as the pipeline evolves
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-moving environment

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $165,000.00 - $265,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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