Pipeline Technical Artist
Applied Intuition· R&D / Pipeline Engineering
Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA)$173.4k - $232.9k + equityfull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Pipeline Technical Artist/Technical Director responsible for developing content pipelines and backends, primarily in Unreal and related tools, to automate procedural content generation and data import workflows for Applied Intuition's pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Establish content pipelines and standards for others to follow
- Create an automated pipeline that can with one button click ingest customer data, run various systems, and create a final package to be used by the client
- Work with C++ and Python to create flexible pipelines that plug into Houdini and Unreal
- Establish flexible modular pipelines that are maintainable long term
- Enforce good Python standards
- Work with both Object Sim and Unreal to connect features where needed
- Create tools for artists to work efficiently
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of a render farm
Qualifications
- Has 3+ years of experience with Pipeline
- Is an expert user of at least one 3D DCC tool (e.g. Maya/Houdini)
- Has a solid understanding of Python and game/film pipelines
- Can work closely with Engineers to create custom logic as required
Skills
Required:Pipeline development3D DCC toolsPythonC++
Nice to have:Unreal Engine
Benefits
- base salary, equity, and benefits
- comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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