Senior Software Engineer
Burbank, California, United States of America
Contract
23 hours ago
$69 USD
Key skills
GoAIMachine LearningMLGenerative AILeadershipPrototypingCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Description
Job / Position Description
Prototyping & Innovation
Testing & Evaluation
Optimization & Adaptation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Documentation & Communication
WCore Expectations
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education
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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.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.