Technical Director Core Assets
Netflix · Vancouver, Canada
About this role
Netflix is hiring a director-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in Vancouver, Canada. The posting calls out experience with Python, Git, Jira, API Development. Compensation is listed at $120,000–$180,000 per year.
- Role
- Technical Lead
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- director
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
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Job description
from Netflix careersNetflix 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:
The Core Assets Technical Director supports creative and visual objectives by owning the pipeline troubleshooting, tool development, and artist support for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing of Characters and Environments. This role requires a solid technical understanding of these craft groups to design tools, troubleshoot workflows, and enable high-quality, standardized technical outcomes in partnership with Solutions Engineering and R&D.
What You’ll Do:
* Understand the visual requirements for productions and suggest new technologies, or design procedures, techniques, and tools that will enable these to be met.
* Lead the technical direction, evolution, and maintenance of core technology and workflows for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing.
* Design, develop, and write well-maintainable and consistently high-quality code.
* Track, debug and resolve workflow issues in partnership with Lead TDs, Technical Supervisors, Associate Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineers and R&D.
* Work closely with other TD’s on your team to drive the technical success of key development initiatives.