Staff Systems Engineer, Data Streaming
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID R-04128 Location Emeryville, California, United States Business Pixar Animation Studios Date posted Jul. 14, 2026Job Summary:
What You'll Do
Create and implement a strategy to migrate our Kafka infrastructure back to on-prem management, and own ongoing operations including maintenance, upgrades and support
Support filmmaking pipelines by helping manage our digital asset version control system, built on Perforce P4
Work with internal production and engineering teams, along with external vendors, to shape the strategic direction of Pixar’s data streaming offerings via resource planning, best practice recommendations and industry analysis
Collaborate with teammates to create a supportive environment focused on providing first-rate service to the studio
Work with other Systems teams to coordinate on machine configuration, security protocols and patching policies
Troubleshoot challenging and complex issues in a Linux environment
Participate in an on-call rotation for vital services
What You Bring
12+ years of experience implementing, maintaining and supporting mission-critical services on Linux
Expertise in administering Kafka or other data streaming services
Scripting skills (in Python or shell) that make automation your go-to
Excellent Linux systems engineering skills, including practical knowledge of configuration / infrastructure as code (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.)
Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration and mentoring
Well-honed problem solving skills, including a willingness to pitch in to resolve issues even if they're not part of your domain.
Ability to lead large projects to completion
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate highly-technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Bonus Points
Familiarity with Perforce P4
Experience working with vendor support
Experience with other technologies the team manages: Elasticsearch, Splunk, Oracle DB
Experience in an Animation or VFX studio environment
Experience with operating and securing Cloud-based services
Why Pixar?
At Pixar, you'll tackle meaningful technical challenges while contributing directly to the films that inspire millions. Beyond your technical work, you'll be part of a vibrant community where Pixarians express themselves through art, board games, maker projects, and more—you might find yourself spinning up new Kafka clusters by day and performing with your band at Pixarpalooza by night.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $180,115.00 to $233,090.00 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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