Senior Software Engineer

Burbank, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
On-site
USD $69.00 - 83.87 per hour
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Skills

  • Innovation
  • Decision-making
  • Project Scoping
  • FOCUS
  • Testing
  • Evaluation
  • Debugging
  • Prototyping
  • Optimization
  • Art
  • Usability
  • Training
  • Scratch
  • Documentation
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • Software Engineering
  • Adaptability
  • Media
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • CGI
  • Video
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Supervision
  • Collaboration
  • UI
  • Workflow
  • Real-time
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • Computer Science
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Legal
  • Customer Support
  • Online Training
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • LOS
  • Insurance
  • .NET
  • Privacy

Summary

Description

Job / Position Description

Prototyping & Innovation
  • Develop rapid prototypes, demos, and proof-of-concepts using in-market generative AI models and tools
  • Support business decision-making, project scoping, and adoption of emerging AI technology
  • Primary focus on AI tools for visual storytelling, including imagery and video

Testing & Evaluation
  • Build tooling and methodologies to evaluate emerging AI models, APIs, and platforms
  • Assess prototype quality, controllability, performance, and production readiness
  • Debug, refine, and iterate on prototypes with minimal technical supervision

Optimization & Adaptation
  • Optimize and adapt existing state-of-the-art AI models for quality, efficiency, and usability
  • Perform model fine-tuning (e.g., LoRA training) where appropriate
  • The role does not require training models from scratch

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with creative, production, and technical teams
  • Iterate solutions based on stakeholder feedback and evolving creative needs
  • Provide technical requirements and direction to vendors or external partners when applicable

Documentation & Communication
  • Document technical learnings, workflows, and best practices
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Present work and outcomes to senior leadership when required

WCore Expectations
  • Hands-on technical role (not a project manager or business analyst position)
  • Ability to:
  • Work deeply with generative AI video models
  • Use tools such as Comfy UI
  • Write and modify code
  • Perform model fine-tuning (e.g., LoRA)
  • Strong communication skills are critical, including executive-level presentations


Requirements

Basic Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or production technology
  • Proven adaptability across different tools, platforms, and technologies
  • Experience supporting creative, media, or film production environments
  • Technical proficiency with generative AI models for imagery and video
  • Strong problem-solving skills with limited supervision
  • Comfortable working in creative, ambiguous, and iterative environments
  • Strong collaboration skills across creative and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Comfy UI
  • Familiarity with film and TV production workflows and pipelines
  • Experience with real-time or game-engine technologies (e.g., Unreal, Unity)

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field


Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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About Robert Half

As the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, our mission is to positively change people's lives. As a Robert Half employee you’ll have opportunities to advance your career while helping candidates and businesses find the jobs and talent they need to succeed.

Robert Half is America’s top staffing agency, dedicated to helping talented people like you find rewarding temporary and full-time jobs with today’s leading companies. Our staffing experts work closely with local hiring managers and use AI-powered matching technology to find opportunities that match your skills and professional goals. With decades of experience in placing accounting, finance, administrative, technology, creative, marketing and legal professionals, we’ll help ensure your next career move is a successful one. 

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