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The Walt Disney Company

Sr Product Manager

Glendale, CA

$141K - $190K/yr

Bachelor's degree in film production, computer science, information systems, software, electrical engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent years of work experience. * 5+ years of ...

RTX

Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$68K - $131K/yr

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a highly ... Processes include thin film metal deposition, laser drill, photolithography, electroless ...

RTX

Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer

Mckinney, TX

$131K/yr

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a highly ... Processes include thin film metal deposition, laser drill, photolithography, electroless ...

Raytheon

Thin Film Manufacturing Engineer

Mckinney, TX

$67K - $87K/yr

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a highly ... Processes include thin film metal deposition, laser drill, photolithography, electroless ...

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Thin Film Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

As a Thin Film Engineer at MKS Newport, you will partner with Thin Film Coating to design, develop ... Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery * Occasionally moves ...

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Thin Film Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

As a Thin Film Engineer at MKS Newport, you will partner with Thin Film Coating to design, develop ... Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery * Occasionally moves ...

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How much do film production engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for film production engineer in the United States is $131,667.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a film production engineer?

A Film Production Engineer is responsible for integrating engineering principles with film production processes to ensure the smooth operation of technical equipment, software, and workflows. They work closely with cinematographers, sound engineers, and post-production teams to optimize production efficiency and troubleshoot technical challenges. Their expertise includes camera systems, lighting, sound synchronization, video encoding, and sometimes AI-based automation. This role bridges the gap between creative filmmaking and technical problem-solving, ensuring high-quality production standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a film production engineer?

To thrive as a Film Production Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, audiovisual technology, and film production processes, typically supported by a relevant degree in engineering or film technology. Proficiency with digital editing software, camera systems, lighting controls, and industry-standard post-production tools—along with certifications in AV or broadcast engineering—are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines set top candidates apart. These skills ensure smooth technical operations on set, high-quality production outcomes, and effective teamwork throughout the filmmaking process.

What are some common challenges a film production engineer might face during a film shoot?

Film Production Engineers often encounter challenges like managing real-time technical issues with audiovisual equipment, adapting quickly to changes in shooting schedules, and integrating new technology to meet creative requirements. They must collaborate closely with directors, cinematographers, and other technical departments to ensure seamless workflow and resolve any on-set disruptions. Flexibility and preparedness are key, as unexpected equipment failures or last-minute adjustments are common in dynamic film environments. Successfully overcoming these challenges is essential for delivering a polished final product and supporting the creative vision of the project.

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Infographic showing various Film Production Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,667 per year, or $63.3 per hour.

Sr Product Manager

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA

$141K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr Product Manager

Req ID:

10154988

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Product Manager/Product Owner Tech to lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of the Studio and Production Office applications that support The Walt Disney Studios. This role elevates traditional technical business analysis into an AI-empowered, strategic product position, leveraging current and emerging technologies to drive meaningful improvements in production office workflows.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in production workflow and technology, creating solutions that return valuable time to the creative process. This role blends business analysis, product management, AI fluency, and stakeholder partnership to ensure technical solutions are strategically aligned, user-focused, and positioned for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with business clients or other product teams within the organization to gather requirements, define use cases, and translate needs into actionable acceptance criteria and prototypes.
  • In close partnership with leadership and business stakeholders, develop and execute the product vision and roadmap across internal applications, customized Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) options, and licensed SaaS solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
  • Using AI-assisted coding tools, build and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope. Establish and evolve new AI-enabled workflows, including integration of LLM-powered tools and agents.
  • Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and prioritization activities. Define, groom, and accept user stories that translate stakeholder requests into engineering work.
  • Author and maintain product documentation, data flow and UML diagrams, and other technical artifacts to support development and stakeholder understanding, using context files, rules, and blueprints where possible.
  • Analyze and interpret data to support decision-making at the studio, production and individual contributor levels.
  • Partner with infrastructure and data engineering teams to support integration with studio data platforms.
  • Monitor product KPIs and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Highlight all successes, opportunities, and risks in executive-level communications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in film production, computer science, information systems, software, electrical engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent years of work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in product ownership within software development environments.
  • 5+ years of experience using Agile Scrum methodology. Proven track record managing technical application delivery in an Agile setting.
  • 5+ years in a Production or Studio environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, etc.) to accelerate prototyping and to build, test, deploy, and maintain applications.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with data platforms.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on knowledge of the film production lifecycle.
  • Experience managing projects that leverage cross-functional teams in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience developing or managing agents; creating agentic workflows.
  • Experience creating dashboards, reports, and providing business insights via analytics.
  • Certified Agile Product Owner is a plus.
  • Experience using code repository version control and collaboration tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

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Job Posting Primary Business:

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Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Management Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-29

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Headquarters location

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