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General Motors

Virtual Analysis Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

As a Virtual Analysis Engineer in GM's Body Manufacturing Product Interface organization, you will help ensure vehicle designs are manufacturable, robust, and aligned with Body Manufacturing ...

General Motors

Virtual Analysis Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

As a Virtual Analysis Engineer in GM's Body Manufacturing Product Interface organization, you will help ensure vehicle designs are manufacturable, robust, and aligned with Body Manufacturing ...

Quantum Sky

Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$150K - $160K/yr

Description Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise ...

Quantum Sky

Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

Description Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise ...

Quantum Sky

Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150 - $160/hr

Description Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise ...

Quantum Sky

Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

Description Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise ...

Quantum Sky

Virtual Desktop Engineer

Washington, DC

$150K - $160K/yr

Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer to support design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise Citrix Virtual ...

Jobtailor

Senior Virtual Cloud Engineer

Belmont, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Virtual Device Development with Cuttlefish and QEMU * Cloud Engineering with Docker and Kubernetes * CI/CD Pipeline Integration * Automotive Ethernet and CAN Knowledge Hard Skills * C/C++ Proficiency

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EDAG Mexico

Senior Virtual Commissioning Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site +1

$98K - $135K/yr

DESCRIPTION Core engineering * Design and develop virtual commissioning and simulation models for automated production equipment and manufacturingprocesses in automotive and general-industry ...

Resonic NDT Systems

Virtual Assistant

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

Team members collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and customer-facing functions to ... The Virtual Assistant will provide administrative and operational support, including managing ...

EDAG, Inc.

Senior Virtual Commissioning Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Virtual Commissioning Engineer to develop and validate digital models of automated manufacturing systems for automotive and industrial applications. In this role you will work ...

EDAG

Senior Virtual Commissioning Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Take your next step and support us as a SENIOR VIRTUAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER. DESCRIPTION Core engineering​ * Design and develop virtual commissioning and simulation models for automated ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual engineer in the United States is $59.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Virtual Engineer is a professional who provides engineering support, design, or troubleshooting services remotely using digital tools and platforms. They may work in fields like software development, IT infrastructure, mechanical design, or networking. Virtual Engineers collaborate with teams online, leveraging cloud computing, simulations, and remote access technologies to complete their tasks efficiently. This role is increasingly in demand due to the rise of remote work and digital transformation.

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To excel as a Virtual Engineer, you need strong technical expertise in systems engineering, software or network infrastructure, and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, remote collaboration tools, and certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Cisco CCNP are often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills are essential for effectively working with distributed teams and clients. These competencies ensure Virtual Engineers can deliver reliable solutions and maintain productivity in a flexible, remote environment.

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A common challenge for Virtual Engineers is maintaining effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders across different locations and time zones. They often need to troubleshoot complex technical issues without direct physical access to equipment, which requires creative problem-solving and advanced remote management skills. Adapting to evolving digital tools and workflows is important to stay productive and efficient. Overcoming these challenges enables Virtual Engineers to deliver high-quality work and remain integral contributors to their teams.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,889 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

Senior Virtual Production Engineer - Hybrid On-Set/Remote

Virtual Producer

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company founded by artists, for artists. We work on extremely high-profile projects, while maintaining a small studio culture. The company has won multiple Emmy and VES awards for its work. Recent projects include WandaVision and Hawkeye, Wonder Woman 1984, The Mandalorian, and many more.

The Third Floor is looking for an experienced Senior Virtual Production Developer. This will be a Full-Time, Hybrid Rolein on-set and remote virtual production support. The on-set support responsibilities include delivering tools and workflows for complex technical shoots including technical previs, techvis, virtual camera and other on-set support to clients and other film units. When not on set, the VP Developer will design and develop Virtual Production tools.

Responsibilities

Occasionally support on-set or remote studio sessions with clients, including Motion Capture and Virtual Camera shoots, including operation of Virtual Camera
Drive the planning and development of production tools
Develop plugins or extensions of existing pipeline functionality for virtual production
Support the Visualization teams with exporting Art Content (Environments, Props, Animations) from Maya into Unreal Engine
Work with the art team to ensure in-engine levels are Real-time ready
Collaborate with creating workflows and tools to accelerate production
Create and debug shader and materials graphs throughout production

Essential Skills

Experience with VFX pipeline development
Experience with Virtual Production workflows (VCam, MoCap, Scanning, Simulcam)
Experience with Version Control (Git, Perforce, SCM)
Excellent knowledge of the Unreal Engine asset and animation pipelines
Knowledge of Maya Python libraries
Knowledge of Unreal performance debugging and profiling tools
Knowledge of Unreal Blueprint and gameplay system development

Desirable Skills

Familiarity with Unreal Python API
Experience with Unreal C++ Plugin Creation and Engine Compilation
Development experience with character rigging and retargeting
Development experience with Autodesk Maya 2019 or later
Experience with Qt 5.x
Familiarity with PBR material workflows and best practices
Familiarity with networking infrastructure and ability to read networking diagrams
Experience with or knowledge of on-set etiquette

Personal Attributes

Excellent communication skills
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal supervision
Ability to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced, client facing or on-set environment
Ability to work in collaboration with other team members towards a common goal
In-depth understanding of the production workflow and ability to follow process steps
Proven ability to prioritize conflicting tasks to meet production needs

U.S.Applicants only: TTF participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, TTF is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

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