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Senior Systems Engineer ILM London

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10066541 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Mar. 22, 2024

Job Summary:

Position Summary


We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.


The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the planning, implementation and maintenance of systems that contribute to the smooth running of all technology in London.


What you’ll do


● Lead, mentor, and collaborate with the technology teams on engineering projects, systems development and resolution of high level technical issues.
● Partner with Lucasfilm technology groups and production leadership to plan strategic roadmaps, anticipating near and long term needs.
● Manage the evaluation and development of emerging solutions to keep Lucasfilm on the leading edge of production technology.
● Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, integrators, and service contractors.
● Constantly monitor and adjust strategy to take advantage of advancements in the industry.
● Support and train relevant personnel.
● Provide support for production system issues when appropriate.
● Provide regular status reports to management and executive teams.
● Provide input for the relevant budgets and financial planning.


System Design:
● Propose, cost, design, develop and implement production engineering systems.
● Direct systems engineering efforts in high performance computing, distributed compute
environments, platform development (primarily Linux OS) and systems optimization.
● Maintain production engineering standards and practices, with relevant documentation.

Technical Leadership:
● Lead technical projects from initial concept through deployment on schedule and on budget.
● Conceptualize the design specifications, establish production client requirements, work with technology teams and clients


What we’re looking for


● Minimum 8+ years systems engineering experience in complex heterogeneous environments.
● Excellent problem solving skills.
● Excellent knowledge of high performance computing practices, systems engineering principles, core infrastructure services, and production systems and pipelines.
● Be able to demonstrate foresight, creativity and mature judgment in resolving complex engineering challenges in a production environment.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of negotiating resolution of critical engineering issues involving various technical teams.
● Solid experience with Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems and related hardware.CompSci degree or equivalent.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

Join ILM

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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