Post Engineer - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a Junior Post Engineer to join our Post Engineering team in Vancouver. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in post, AV, or VFX environments who wants to deepen their technical engineering skills in a high‑end animation studio.

You’ll be a front‑line post engineering resource for our editorial suites, story and review rooms, and our screening theatre. You’ll help ensure our specialty spaces are robust, predictable, and technically sound - from day‑to‑day operations and Tier 1 support through to screenings, production reviews, and special events.

This role includes a strong focus on:

• Troubleshooting complex specialty spaces (review rooms, theater, multi‑screen/multi‑channel environments)

• Operating and supporting Q‑SYS–based room control and DSP

• Understanding and maintaining SDR and HDR colour pipelines for review and screenings

This role requires occasional evening and weekend work, particularly around screenings, special events, and critical production milestones.

What You’ll Do:

Editorial, Review & Theater Support (Tier 1)

Provide Tier 1 troubleshooting and operational support for:

• Editorial suites (Avid Media Composer)

• Story and Review Rooms

• Theater and other specialty screening spaces

• Audio suites (Avid Pro Tools)

Diagnose and resolve first‑line issues related to:

• Avid Media Composer and Avid Pro Tools

• Autodesk RV and other VFX/animation review tools

• Q‑SYS–controlled systems (routing, presets, room states, monitoring)

• Playback systems, operator workstations, and peripherals

Perform basic verification of audio/video signal flow and KVM paths; identify when to escalate to more senior engineers.

Clearly document issues and escalate complex problems to the Post Engineering team and cross functionals with relevant details, logs, and reproducible steps.

Screenings, Reviews & Events

• Set up, operate, and tear down for:

• Internal screenings and dailies

• Production reviews in our theater and review rooms

• External screenings, previews, and Q&A sessions

• Operate and support:

• Xenon-based digital cinema projectors

• Q‑SYS (or similar) audio/room automation systems

• Playback, presentation, and basic routing of audio and video content

• Ensure correct colour space, dynamic range, and format are used for each screening (e.g., SDR vs HDR, Rec.709 vs P3), flagging inconsistencies or mismatches.

• Partner with Production, Editorial, Facilities, and vendors to ensure events start on time and run smoothly.

Media Systems & Workflows

• Support day‑to‑day operation of media and review systems used in animation and VFX pipelines, including:

• Avid editorial workflows

• Autodesk RV and other review tools

• Assist Post Engineering team with:

• Routine checks and basic maintenance of theaters, review rooms, and editorial systems

• Verifying and troubleshooting audio/video signal flow and KVM paths where required

Operations, Documentation & Collaboration

• Perform regular room and system health checks; log issues, resolutions, and follow‑ups

• Contribute to and maintain documentation of room configurations, standard operating procedures, and common troubleshooting steps (e.g., within Jira, Confluence, or similar tools)

• Work closely within Post Engineering, Technology, and Production teams to ensure stable, predictable, and artist‑friendly environments.

• Provide calm, professional support in live, time‑sensitive scenarios such as screenings and reviews.

• Participate in off‑hours maintenance and event coverage on a rotational or as‑needed basis.

What You’ll Need:

Experience & Background

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within AV, Post Production, Broadcast, or VFX/Animation environments.

• Hands-on experience supporting theaters, screening rooms, edit suites, or review spaces.

• Strong familiarity with animation or VFX post-production workflows (editorial, reviews, dailies, deliveries).

Core Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of:

• Xenon digital cinema projectors (operation, calibration and basic troubleshooting)

• Q‑SYS or similar room automation / DSP systems

• Avid Media Composer and Avid Pro Tools in a shared or networked environment

• Autodesk RV and related VFX/animation playback tools

• Solid understanding of:

• Audio and video signal flow (routing, patching, monitoring)

• Basic networking concepts (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics)

• Multiple operating systems, with emphasis on Rocky Linux; exposure to macOS/Windows is a plus

• Comfort with other VFX/post software and willingness to learn new tools as needed.

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to troubleshoot OS and application issues at a Tier 1 level.

• Strong customer service mindset and clear, concise communication with non‑technical users.

• Detail‑oriented with the ability to follow and improve documentation and standard procedures.

• Ability to stay composed and effective in live events and high‑pressure situations.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as production and event schedules require.

• Collaborative, curious, and eager to grow into more advanced post engineering responsibilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience in colour workflows and colour management, including:

• Working with calibrated displays and digital cinema projectors

• Understanding of colour spaces and transforms (e.g., SDR/HDR workflows, PQ, HLG, Rec.709, P3)

• Performing or assisting with calibration of projectors and reference displays

• Experience working in HDR environments (review, QC, or finishing).

• Exposure to digital cinema standards (e.g., DCP), and SDR/HDR review workflows.

• Familiarity with video routing and KVM systems.

• Previous experience in a feature animation or high‑end episodic VFX studio.

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $66,000 - $91,500 CAD This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits 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.