Skydance

Pipeline Engineer Trainee at Skydance (Madrid, Spain)

Skydance· Madrid, Spain·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Internship

Job description

Skydance 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.

While 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.

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Responsibilities

  • Features development and bugs fixing for proprietary software used in concurrent film productions.
  • Follows the team's technical guidelines.
  • Assists other team members, when necessary.
  • Follows the Tutor’s guidance.

Requirements

  • Must be available for at least 3 months onsite (from Monday until Friday, 35h/week).
  • Must be currently enrolled in your last year in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s program at an accredited institution.
  • Self-starter with proficient writing and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study.
  • Scripting skills with expertise in Python and PyQt.
  • Solid engineering skills with an appreciation of code craft, code health, and addressing technical debt.
  • Strong technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
  • Highly motivated and interested in Animation and Technology.
  • Good team player!
  • High English level.
  • Spanish desirable.

Why work at Skydance

  • Culture: “A rising tide lifts all boats” – collaborative, artist-driven environment where every team member is valued. Emphasis on creativity and teamwork.
  • Work Model: Hybrid and on-site roles available. Headquarters in Santa Monica (Film, TV, Interactive, Corporate). Animation offices in Miracle Mile (LA) and Madrid. New Media in San Carlos, CA. Interactive team is hybrid-remote across multiple states.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental wellness resources. Union benefits for animation staff (IATSE). Paid internships offered (Fall, Winter, Summer) with hands-on experience and access to top leadership.
  • Notable Perks: Opportunity to work on iconic franchises (Marvel, Terminator, Mission: Impossible), cutting-edge VR, and original animation. Access to industry veterans and top-tier distribution partners.

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