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Moontrail Animation Studios is building at the intersection of AI, video, and next-generation animation workflows. We are seeking a Founding Technical Lead to help architect and prototype a stealth product focused on video understanding, scene reconstruction, and editable creative workflows. This role sits at the crossroads of: machine learning computer vision video systems 3D graphics creative production tooling You will help define the technical roadmap, prototype the core system, and shape the long-term engineering direction of a new platform. Responsibilities Design and prototype systems for video analysis and scene decomposition Work on segmentation, tracking, motion estimation, depth reasoning, and scene representation Translate advanced research into practical product features Define technical architecture and MVP boundaries Help shape future hiring and technical strategy Requirements 7+ years of relevant experience preferred Strong Python, PyTorch, and OpenCV experience Strong background in computer vision, ML, video pipelines, or 3D graphics Experience building real systems, not only research prototypes Ability to work independently in an early-stage environment Preferred NeRF / Gaussian splatting / SLAM / SfM generative video workflows 3D pipelines / animation / VFX / gaming / media-tech GPU optimization and ML infrastructure This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys technically ambitious product challenges and wants to help define a new category of AI-native creative tooling. Confidentiality is required.