Netflix to hire 300 employees for new Eyeline Studios hub in Hyderabad

Online video streaming platform Netflix plans to hire up to 300 employees for its newly launched Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, expanding its production innovation footprint in India and deepening its investment in the country’s animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) ecosystem, said a person close to the development.

In a recorded message, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said India is one of the most dynamic storytelling markets in the world, with extraordinary creative voices, technical depth, and production scale.

"We're also encouraged by the strong national focus on the AVGC sector,” he said. “The Government of India’s emphasis on creating 2 million skilled jobs in this sector by 2030 signals confidence and optimism, and we are committed to supporting this vision.”


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Last October, Netflix consolidated its visual effects (VFX) and virtual production divisions, merging Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios under a single brand, Eyeline. The Hyderabad facility is the fifth global location for Eyeline Studios, joining its network in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seoul and London.

The move aligns with Netflix’s strategy to expand its production innovation infrastructure and positions India as an important node in global production pipelines.

The 32,000 sq ft facility in Hyderabad will support advanced visual effects, virtual production, and next-generation production technologies.

The launch also comes as the government pushes to expand India’s AVGC sector and build a structured talent pipeline for one of the media and entertainment industry’s fastest-growing segments.

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Information & Broadcasting secretary Sanjay Jaju said entertainment lies at the intersection of technological prowess and the art of storytelling. "Hyderabad has a strong history in AVGC,” he said. “Most major Hollywood studios already have small offices here. IICT, which was set up last year, will also have a campus in Hyderabad.”

The government announced in the FY27 budget plans to establish AVGC content creator labs across 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre will support the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) to roll out a nationwide lab network, aimed at strengthening India’s AVGC ecosystem and accelerating job creation.

The AVGC sector is projected to require nearly 2 million professionals by 2030. According to an EY report, India already serves as a global content back office for animation, VFX and post-production, with the AVGC segment expected to grow at a 13% CAGR between 2024 and 2027 to reach $1.7 billion.