Technical Lead

Burbank, CA


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Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Communications

Reference ID: JN -032026-105951

Date Posted: 03/12/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/YX1xjS


Description:

Onsite in Burbank, CA

 

Our client seeks a Technical Lead to drive innovation across cinematic pipelines and theatrical experiences within a studio lab environment. The role requires strong AI expertise, hands-on prototyping, and the ability to communicate complex solutions to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will architect solutions, guide implementation across proof-of-concept through pilot, and align with internal standards while influencing cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes rapid learning, clear documentation, and effective stakeholder engagement.

 

Rate: $86.75 to $96.75/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and select technologies to support defined use cases and user groups.
  • Architect and document technical solutions including system diagrams, integration points, licensing requirements, and risk mitigation.
  • Partner with technology teams to align solutions with internal systems and content protection standards.
  • Maintain and evolve a technical roadmap through proof-of-concept, prototype, and pilot phases.
  • Conduct code reviews, propose alternative implementations, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and propose opportunities for adoption.
  • Support automated build, test, deployment, and continuous integration workflows.
  • Provide guidance and technical oversight to team members and contribute hands-on as needed.
  • Present and sell proofs-of-concept to internal stakeholders with clear value articulation.

Experience Requirements:
  • Strong AI experience with modern AI coding and prototyping tools.
  • Expertise in at least one backend language such as Java, Python, C++, or Go and ability to work across others.
  • Proficiency with at least one frontend framework such as React or Streamlit.
  • Experience with database technologies and query languages including SQL.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based application architecture.
  • Experience with AI/ML tooling and infrastructure including MLOps.
  • Proven deployment and productization experience.
  • Ability to perform in fast-paced, time-constrained environments with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies.
  • Minimum 5+ years of product innovation experience.
  • Ability to influence across teams without direct authority with strong communication skills.
  • Background in media technology or digital cinema (preferred).
  • Experience with cloud platforms, Unity and/or Unreal, React, AR/VR technologies, database management, and AI/ML model development and deployment (preferred).
  • Contributions to industry or academic publications or conferences (preferred).

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
 
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
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