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Pipeline Technical Director

Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA, Santa Clara, CA, or San Jose, CA (Onsite Tue–Thu)
Employment Type: W2 only – no C2C or sponsorship
Duration: 12+ Months (Strong potential to extend)

About the Project:
Join a cutting-edge team focused on advancing Synthetic Data, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning initiatives for next-generation products. This group builds high-fidelity 3D synthetic data pipelines that support large-scale ML experimentation and drive innovation in visual computing. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments and enjoys shaping both immediate workflow solutions and long-term technical direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and scale 3D content pipelines supporting artists, ML researchers, and engineering teams.
• Build automation tools in Python to streamline asset conversions, generate procedural variations, and optimize data production workflows.
• Write tools and plugins for Maya, Houdini, or Blender to support asset creation, processing, and validation.
• Support migrations between render engines by converting shading networks, identifying unsupported features, and validating visual fidelity.
• Debug and optimize cloud compute jobs, distributed processing workflows, and rendering pipelines.
• Build automated systems to generate and validate 3D assets, textures, metadata, and scene configurations at scale.
• Conduct visual QA and shader compatibility checks to ensure production-quality outputs.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists, ML teams, and DevOps to translate data-generation requirements into efficient production systems.
• Mentor junior developers, maintain documentation, and lead small cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Submit and monitor large-scale cloud processing jobs, analyze logs, handle errors, and perform programmatic and visual output validation.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and results to technical leadership and partner teams.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in VFX, AAA game development, or synthetic data pipelines.
• 4+ years of production-level Python development, including work with DCC APIs, boto3, pandas, numpy, and concurrent programming patterns.
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Maya, Houdini, or Blender.
• Skilled in debugging cloud compute environments and distributed job systems.
• Experience developing large-scale automation tools for 3D assets and metadata.
• Ability to diagnose shader issues and conduct comprehensive visual QA.
• Experience with offline render engines such as V-Ray or Cycles.
• Familiarity with emerging ML technologies (LLMs, VLMs, GenAI, ComfyUI).
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Game Development, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with procedural 3D asset and scene generation.
• Familiarity with node-based workflows.
• Exposure to computer vision methods for image analysis.
• Experience with synthetic datasets for machine learning and computer vision.
• Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable working within existing pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
You enjoy bridging art, engineering, and ML workflows. You’re comfortable owning complex pipeline systems end-to-end, supporting artists while enabling scalable data generation. You thrive on solving technical challenges and building high-quality automated production systems used by multidisciplinary teams.


TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Title: Sr. Automation Controls Engineer 
Project Details:
The Sr. Automation Controls Engineer will work closely with the Automation Engineering team to upgrade PC-based systems running operating systems older than Windows 11. This role involves upgrading PCs to Windows 11 IoT LTSC, ensuring all corresponding applications are compatible with the new OS. Applications in scope include older versions of: 

• Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME Edition 

• Cognex Designer Vision-Pro (utilizing deep and edge learning technology) 

• Data acquisition systems 

The Engineer will be responsible for upgrade, verification, and validation of systems to ensure functionality post-upgrade. Upgrades and testing will be performed at the main site, with deployment at the satellite site. Experience executing validation protocols in an FDA-regulated industry is required. 
Must Have Skills:

• 7+ years of relevant experience. 

• In-depth knowledge of PLC programming and development using Rockwell RSLogix 5000. 

• Expertise in HMIs utilizing FactoryTalk View ME Edition (Rev 7–14). 

• Strong knowledge of Cognex Designer Vision-Pro with deep and edge learning technology. 

• Experience with high-speed medical manufacturing equipment, motion control, servo systems, pneumatic actuators, and robotics. 

Nice to Have:

• Experience in FDA-regulated industrial automation. 
• Familiarity with SPEL+ and Epson programming. 

Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Day to day responsibilities:

•  Upgrade PC-based systems to Windows 11 IoT LTSC. 

• Ensure compatibility of applications, including Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME, Cognex Designer Vision-Pro, SPEL+, Epson programming, and data acquisition systems. 

• Perform bench testing of upgrades before deployment; document findings in compliance with GMP. 

• Deploy upgraded systems in a manufacturing environment. 

• Execute Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols. 

Sr. Project Manager 
Contract Length: 12 months + extensions 
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid - 3x per week on-site; 2 days remote)

Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship or work c2c for this opportunity

Sr. Project Manager Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5-7 years as a project manager. (developing strategy/roadmap with senior leaders, creating business cases, defining scope/requirements, IT project delivery)
• Experience with SAP implementation / migration / upgrade projects
• Experience working cross functionally in a large, complex organization (experience working with IT, Engineering, and Testing teams).
• Experience with Change Management/Organizational Readiness (i.e., making sure documentation for a call center is up to date. Understanding the relationship between people, processes, systems and performance measurement. How can they help the business get ready for a change that needs to be deployed?) 
• Experience driving projects on a global scale.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization, whether with a peer or via a discussion with senior leadership.

Sr. Project Manager Responsibilities: 

• Understand and articulate the business and technical implications of decisions that are being made by their project teams
• manage senior stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project delivery 
• Define timeline, get into the requirements, host workshops, close out items, etc. 
• Work cross functionally with teams (Engineering, Technical, and Testing teams). 

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Title: Component Planner
Contract Duration: 12+ months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday & Thursday)

Job Overview

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Component Planner to join its procurement team. The Component Planner will be responsible for generating and managing the weekly forecast for the refurb component supply chain, ensuring efficient procurement planning worldwide. This role involves analyzing large datasets, identifying potential shortages, and communicating the impact on the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a weekly refurb supply plan to meet global customer demand and team targets.
• Analyze actuals and forecasts to optimize procurement strategies.
• Coordinate weekly cadence calls with global stakeholders to review supply and demand planning.
• Identify and communicate potential component shortages and supply chain impacts.
• Publish and reconcile weekly supply plans, addressing changes and gaps proactively.
• Partner with APAC and EMEA operations teams to ensure sufficient capacity and materials to meet quarterly targets.
• Work closely with warehouses and business teams to resolve issues and implement application enhancements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive experience analyzing large datasets and conducting ad hoc analysis.
• Strong understanding of reverse supply chain operations.
• Ability to merge data from multiple sources to drive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in executive-level reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Advanced Excel and Tableau skills (must have experience creating Tableau dashboards).
• Experience extracting data from Snowflake or a similar database.
• MacOS experience

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience writing SQL queries for Snowflake or other databases (pre-written queries exist, but prior experience is a plus).
• Experience with SAP PD2.
• Prior knowledge of Refurb Supply Chain operations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR
• Advanced degree with 1-2 years of related experience.
• Industrial Engineering degree is a plus.

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Senior Agile Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master to support enterprise-scale initiatives for a leading telecom client, working onsite 5 days a week in Littleton, CO.

This role will lead the implementation of Agile practices across software, cloud engineering, and automation teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will also play a key role in developing a unified KPI and data framework, bringing together performance metrics from multiple teams to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive delivery excellence and operational efficiency.


Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years managing Agile projects (ex, software development, cloud engineering, or automation/observability or other)

• Proven track record in data analysis and KPI framework development to measure delivery and operational performance.

• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills for cross-functional team alignment and problem-solving.

• Skilled in requirements documentation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder communication.

• Experience managing multiple vendors across large-scale or nationwide technology deployments.

• Proficiency in Agile collaboration tools: Jira, Confluence, or Miro.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for business audiences.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• In-depth knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, SAFe, Waterfall)
• Cloud Platforms – AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3)
• Containerization & Orchestration – Kubernetes
• Scripting & Automation – Python
• Monitoring & Observability – Grafana, Prometheus
• Hands-on experience with quality control and process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management
• Experience with telecom networks, platforms, and deployment operations.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Project Management (or equivalent technical discipline).

• CSM, CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Agile frameworks, guiding teams through ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and alignment.

• Serve as an Agile leader guiding multiple teams (software development, cloud engineering, automation, and SysOps) through iterative planning, execution, and delivery.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, data, and business teams to align priorities, dependencies, and delivery milestones.

• Lead the development of a data-driven KPI framework, unifying metrics from multiple sources into a cohesive view for performance tracking and strategic insights.

• Partner with technical teams to ensure data quality, transparency, and traceability in KPI reporting and project dashboards.

• Drive Agile maturity and best practices across teams by coaching on Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles.

• Build and maintain project roadmaps, negotiate timelines, and ensure goals are realistic, measurable, and aligned to capacity.

• Bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating requirements into actionable delivery plans.

• Identify and address knowledge gaps or skill constraints, coordinating training and knowledge transfer where needed.

• Implement continuous improvement practices using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen techniques to enhance quality and delivery efficiency.

• Monitor and analyze project and team performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.

• Manage and align multiple vendors across national deployments, ensuring consistent delivery standards and communication.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including requirements, risks, issues, decisions, and post-mortems.

• Proactively escalate and resolve cross-team issues, ensuring smooth coordination and timely completion of deliverables.
  
  TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Arista Networks – NPI Operations Manager

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ months, long-term with strong conversion potential
Role Overview
The NPI Operations Manager drives hardware product development from early prototypes through release to manufacturing. About 75% of the role is NPI development and 25% is manufacturing support. Heavy cross-functional work with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.

Ideal Background

• Mechanical Engineer who moved into Program/NPI Operations
• 3–5 years of program management specific to hardware
• Strong experience with PCB design/manufacturing and system-level networking hardware
• Experience in companies like: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Brocade, EMC, Jabil, Sanmina, Flex

Relevant Mechanical Eng. Areas:
Thermal engineering, liquid cooling, mechanical product design, rack-mounted systems.
Tools are flexible (Office, Google Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years managing hardware programs
• Strong NPI experience; multiple NPI cycles completed
• PCB manufacturing/program experience
• Routing/switching/networking hardware (system-level)
• Scheduling, prototype planning, and build oversight
• Executive-level communication and status reporting
• Experience managing internal (EE/ME teams) + external (CMs) stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile project practices
• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• 50% – Work with hardware engineering on schedules, prototypes, milestones, and build tracking
• 25% – Internal meetings and executive reporting
• 25% – Work with contract manufacturers; align on build readiness and schedule adherence

Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (HW, SW, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, PM, Customer Support)
• Build and drive the master program schedule
• Oversee prototype builds and ensure alignment across engineering and CMs
• Monitor cost, schedule, and readiness across lifecycle phases
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues; escalate where needed
• Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
• Support continuous improvement of product development processes

Arista Networks – NPI Operations Manager

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ months, long-term with strong conversion potential
Role Overview
The NPI Operations Manager drives hardware product development from early prototypes through release to manufacturing. About 75% of the role is NPI development and 25% is manufacturing support. Heavy cross-functional work with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.

Ideal Background

• Mechanical Engineer who moved into Program/NPI Operations
• 3–5 years of program management specific to hardware
• Strong experience with PCB design/manufacturing and system-level networking hardware
• Experience in companies like: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Brocade, EMC, Jabil, Sanmina, Flex

Relevant Mechanical Eng. Areas:
Thermal engineering, liquid cooling, mechanical product design, rack-mounted systems.
Tools are flexible (Office, Google Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years managing hardware programs
• Strong NPI experience; multiple NPI cycles completed
• PCB manufacturing/program experience
• Routing/switching/networking hardware (system-level)
• Scheduling, prototype planning, and build oversight
• Executive-level communication and status reporting
• Experience managing internal (EE/ME teams) + external (CMs) stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile project practices
• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• 50% – Work with hardware engineering on schedules, prototypes, milestones, and build tracking
• 25% – Internal meetings and executive reporting
• 25% – Work with contract manufacturers; align on build readiness and schedule adherence

Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (HW, SW, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, PM, Customer Support)
• Build and drive the master program schedule
• Oversee prototype builds and ensure alignment across engineering and CMs
• Monitor cost, schedule, and readiness across lifecycle phases
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues; escalate where needed
• Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
• Support continuous improvement of product development processes

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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