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Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

OR · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

Profile, diagnose, and resolve bottlenecks in rendering, shaders, animation, asset streaming, and ... Maya, Photoshop, Substance, Houdini, etc. Passion for making video games, especially in a rapid ...

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

OR · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

Profile, diagnose, and resolve bottlenecks in rendering, shaders, animation, asset streaming, and ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

Profile, diagnose, and resolve bottlenecks in rendering, shaders, animation, asset streaming, and ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

Profile, diagnose, and resolve bottlenecks in rendering, shaders, animation, asset streaming, and ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

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How much do maya animator remote jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for maya animator remote in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by remote Maya Animators, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Maya Animators often encounter challenges related to communication and collaboration, since they are not physically present with their team. Managing feedback cycles and staying aligned with project updates can be difficult without face-to-face interactions. To overcome these hurdles, it's important to establish clear communication channels, regularly attend virtual meetings, and use collaborative project management tools. Additionally, maintaining a disciplined workflow and ensuring your technical setup (software, hardware, and internet connection) is reliable will help you stay productive and meet deadlines.

What is a Maya Animator (Remote)?

A Maya Animator (Remote) is a digital artist who specializes in creating character and object animations using Autodesk Maya, while working from a remote location. They bring movement to 3D models for films, video games, commercials, or other digital media. Maya Animators are skilled in rigging, keyframing, and refining motion to ensure lifelike and expressive animations. Working remotely, they collaborate with teams via online platforms, sharing files and updates digitally. This role requires strong communication, technical proficiency in Maya, and the discipline to manage tasks outside a traditional office environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Maya Animator (Remote), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Maya Animator working remotely, you need strong proficiency in 3D animation principles, expertise in Autodesk Maya, and a solid portfolio showcasing your work. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Shotgun, and relevant plug-ins, as well as a degree or certification in animation or a related field, is often required. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for effective collaboration and meeting deadlines in a remote environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality animations, ensuring efficient remote workflow, and contributing successfully to team projects.

What is the difference between Maya Animator Remote vs 3D Modeler Remote?

AspectMaya Animator Remote3D Modeler Remote
Required SkillsProficiency in Maya, animation techniques, storytellingModeling skills, proficiency in 3D software, texturing
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative teams, animation studiosRemote, design studios, gaming or film industries
CertificationsRelevant animation or Maya certifications often preferred3D modeling certifications or portfolio
Industry UsageAnimation, gaming, filmGame design, product visualization, film

While both roles involve 3D skills, Maya Animator Remote focuses on creating animated sequences using Maya, emphasizing storytelling and motion. 3D Modeler Remote specializes in building static or rigged 3D models for various applications. Understanding these differences helps employers and candidates align their skills with job expectations.

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Infographic showing various Maya Animator Remote job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 93% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.
Senior Unreal Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, Games Studio

Senior Unreal Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, Games Studio

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$116K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 65 rated media


Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

Who we are
Our game studio, codenamed Blue Studio, is a group of passionate and experienced game makers. We are developers, producers, and content creators all driven by delivering a world-class, AAA gaming experience inside of Netflix.
We are looking for teammates who share our desires to create this experience and who can make a positive contribution to our workplace culture. We are a remote first studio, so we are also looking for developers who will thrive in a remote workplace environment.
About the position
We're looking for an experienced and highly-skilled Unreal Tools and Infrastructure Engineer to help us accelerate the development of our game. We want someone who is not only a proficient coder, but also someone who can take the time to understand the needs of everyone who contributes to the game and can craft both backend and frontend solutions that accelerate the efforts of engineers and content creators alike.
As an engineer at Netflix you are empowered and expected to identify and prioritize your own work and to design and implement solutions that impact the entire studio.The ideal candidate should have experience building Unreal Engine tools and workflows for small to medium sized teams utilizing development partners across the globe. They will be well versed in asset pipelines, build infrastructure, and automation. They are able to collaborate with engineers across Netflix, as well as external developers, collectively ensuring that our workflows are equipped to handle the vast scale of assets in an AAA game.
Now is an amazing time to join Netflix as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 250 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there.

Responsibilities

  • Development Tooling: Identifying and building easy to use frameworks that enable engineers, designers, and artists to rapidly iterate
  • Technical Leadership: Providing technical guidance to make right-sized workflow architecture decisions for prototyping and a successful future final product on in-progress technologies and platforms
  • Collaboration and Communication: Able to work across disciplines with minimum process to organize work and create predictability in an unpredictable space

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience developing multiple AAA games
  • Experience shipping one or more titles as tools engineer with a focus on efficient team pipelines in Unreal Engine
  • Experience building workflow utilizing cloud computing platforms like AWS
  • Exceptional communication, cross discipline collaboration and leadership skills
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine
  • Expert level skills in C++Passion for playing, incubating, building, and shipping video games

Bonus Skills

  • Experience working broadly with Unreal Engine (gameplay, UI, animation)
  • Strong workflow user experience sense
  • Strong understanding of lightweight production/team process
  • Experience working with early or unreleased game platforms
  • Full stack/backend services expertise - experience using open-source tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, etc.
  • Experience with content creation tools (Maya, Blender, etc) and developing content pipelines
  • Fluency in Java, C#, or Python
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 $90,000 - $600,000.
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 Benefitshere.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.


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About Netflix

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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