ppSkydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. /p pWhile all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different. /p pFor information on Skydance’s privacy practices, see the Skydance EU/UK Personnel Privacy Notice located at /p pAs a DevOps engineer in Production Technology, you’ll manage and enhance the Launchpad CI/CD system for seamless deployment of internal tools and CGI software studio-wide. You’ll handle complex releases, automate processes, and work closely with pipeline devs, Production TDs, site teams, and vendors to ensure dependable software delivery for film production. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the global Launchpad CI/CD framework to enable fast, reliable releases. /li liExecute and optimize releases of internal and third‑party software to production environments worldwide. /li liPartner with technical teams across studio sites and external vendors/partners to enhance release efficiency, scalability, and user experience. /li liDevelop deep expertise in the release framework and proactively identify areas for enhancement. /li liFoster strong, proactive communication channels with developers, TDs, vendors,



and stakeholders to align on priorities and resolve issues swiftly. /li liBuild automation tools and scripts that eliminate manual toil and reduce technical overhead for development and production teams. /li liMonitor user feedback, satisfaction, and workflow pain points; drive data‑informed improvements to the CI/CD ecosystem. /li liCollaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to assess, integrate, and deploy changes that strengthen studio‑wide systems. /li liCreate clear documentation, guides, and training materials; deliver hands‑on training to developers and TDs on new tools and processes. /li liResearch emerging technologies, evaluate their potential, and champion innovative enhancements to our release pipeline. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul li5+ years in VFX or animation industries. /li li3+ years in the animation industry. /li liHigh English level. /li liSpanish desirable. /li liBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in technical/creative environments. /li liStrong verbal and written communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset. /li liProven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting. /li liSolid understanding of CI/CD principles, pipelines, and best practices.



/li liHands‑on experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, and/or GitHub) and containerization (Docker). /li liProficiency in Linux environments and command‑line workflows. /li liStrong Python scripting skills for automation and tooling. /li liExperience building and compiling open‑source software projects. /li liTrack record of debugging compile‑time, runtime, and configuration issues in complex systems. /li /ul h3Preferred / Bonus Qualifications /h3 ul liFamiliarity with plugin or pipeline development in major DCC tools (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke). /li liExposure to additional languages like Rust, C++, or similar. /li liKnowledge of modern toolkits and platforms such as Cmake, Qt, Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, or other cloud/container orchestration systems. /li liExperience supporting multi‑site, general production environments. /li /ul pSkydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event‑level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions. /p pRecruitment Fraud Alert /p pIt has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 DevOps engineer / Release engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Skydance
📍 Madrid