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Company3 Method Studios

California, United States (On-site)

System Engineer (Post Production)

1 Week ago • All levels • Administrative • $646,800 PA - $998,400 PA

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Job Description

The Post-Production Systems Engineer at Company 3/Method Studios will deploy and support a high-performance computing environment, including workstations, servers, and storage systems. Responsibilities encompass managing multiple customer cases, providing on-call support (including nights and weekends), optimizing systems for performance and scalability, conducting root cause analyses, and maintaining technical documentation. This role requires hands-on experience with server/PC hardware, proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems, and familiarity with post-production workflows (editorial, digital intermediate processes). The ideal candidate will support operators using Autodesk Flame/Smoke and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve and have experience in theater, edit, and color bay support, including projector and monitor calibration.

Must have:

Deploy & support HPC environment
Manage multiple customer cases
Provide on-call support
Optimize system performance
Conduct root cause analyses
Proficient in Linux & Windows
Post-production workflow knowledge
Experience with Flame/Smoke & Resolve

Good to have:

Networking knowledge (IPs, subnetting, VLANs)
Experience with Supermicro, Dell, HP hardware
Projector and monitor calibration expertise

Perks:

Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits (for eligible full-time employees)
Paid time off

Business Unit: Company 3
Position: System Engineer (Post Production)
Location: Hollywood, CA (Onsite)
*Pay Range: $31.25 – $48.00 USD hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:
Company3/Method Studios (CO3/Method) is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video, and online content. With operations in Los Angeles, New York and around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented, highly honored, and recognized artists and industry veterans worldwide.
As part of our facility’s engineering team, the Post-Production Systems Engineer will be responsible for deploying cutting-edge computer hardware, performing systems management and maintenance, and providing critical support to artists and production personnel.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a technical professional with a passion for continuous learning and contributing to innovative projects. You will work hands-on with high-performance computing (HPC) technology in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment alongside some of the most renowned creative teams in the industry.

MAIN DUTIES:
The Post-Production Systems Engineer will be responsible for deploying and supporting a high-performance computing environment, including workstations, servers, and storage systems. Additionally, they will work with various display technologies, ranging from state-of-the-art digital projectors and reference monitors to high-end consumer displays and film projectors. Key responsibilities include:

Responding to technical issues and inquiries with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Managing multiple customer cases simultaneously in a demanding environment, utilizing company tools and internal knowledge bases.
Providing on-call support, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as part of a rotating schedule (overtime expected).
Analyzing and optimizing systems for performance, throughput, resource utilization, high availability, and scalability.
Conducting root cause analyses to identify and effectively resolve system faults.
Developing and maintaining clear and accurate technical documentation.
Participate in racking equipment when necessary.
Travel between LA facilities if necessary.
Respond after-hours, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have familiarity with post-production workflows, including editorial and digital intermediate processes, and be experienced with supporting operators using Autodesk Flame/Smoke and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve. They must have the willingness and ability to travel to customer facilities and end-user locations for system deployments and configurations, and expertise in theater, edit, and color bay support, including projector and monitor calibration. Additional desired skills include:

Fundamental knowledge of networking, including IPs, subnetting, VLANs, and firewalls.
Proficiency in evaluating system components, software, networking infrastructure, and hardware peripherals for reliability, performance, scalability, and security.
Hands-on experience with server/PC hardware, including custom builds, parts replacement, and upgrades: Brands: Supermicro, Dell, HP, Gigabyte.
Strong knowledge of operating systems: Linux (CentOS/RHEL), Windows, and macOS.
Must be proficient in Linux terminal operations and related toolsets.
Ability to act independently and proficiently in high-stress environments.
Previous experience in a post-production environment is a plus.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by April 21, 2025.

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$646.8K - $998.4K/yr (Outscal est.)

$822.6K/yr avg.

Los Angeles, California, United States

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About The Company

Company3 Method Studios

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Company 3 is a comprehensive postproduction facility for features, episodic, commercials, and music videos. Known for its creative color artistry, pioneering technology, and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time. It is home to one of the largest and most talented pools of colorists and visual effects artists working in post-production today with a client list that includes many of the most respected and talented film and entertainment professionals in the industry.

Company 3 offers solutions-based services ranging from color correction, Digital Intermediate (DI), and file-based workflows to visual effects and online services. Through its virtual outposts, Company 3 Colorists are available to clients around the world.