Sr. Software Engineer, Tools Animation (Applications)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID R-03801 Location Emeryville, California, United States Business Pixar Animation Studios Date posted Oct. 01, 2024Job Summary:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, develop, and maintain new features in Presto as part of the Software R&D animation team
Work directly with technical and non-technical artists to support their use of Pixar's proprietary filmmaking software
Work on a range of projects from small independent efforts to large, collaborative projects with other technical teams
Help define the feature requirements for future films during the pre-production process
Partner with researchers to implement experimental technology and explore new and innovative ways to meet the software needs of our artists
Present your work to the engineering and animation teams
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated C++ skills with at least five years professional experience
Strong software engineering skills including familiarity with software design principles, performance optimization, and testing
A desire to work closely with users in a creative environment
Excellent analytical skills that employ your high attention to detail and quality
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Familiar with desktop UI framework such as Qt to build rich user interfaces
Additional experience that is valuable but not required for this role include 3D applications (e.g., Maya, Houdini), rendering architectures, OpenGL, GPU technologies, and/or production environments
The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $158,185.00 to $204,710.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
About Pixar Animation Studios:
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renoinswned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Toy Story 3,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” and “Coco.” Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Pixar Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Pixar Animation Studios.
Pixar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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