Software Engineer, Animation

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, develop, and maintain new features in Presto as part of the Software R&D animation team
• Work closely with animators and artists during the creative and iterative process of filmmaking
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:
• Proven proficiency in C++
• A desire to collaborate with users in a creative environment
• Strong problem-solving skills that employ your high attention to detail and quality
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Experienced in the UNIX / Linux environment
• Familiarity with UI frameworks such as Qt to build rich user interfaces
• Bonus points for knowledge of current rendering architectures, OpenGL, and GPU technologies
• Experience with 3D applications (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Katana) along with previous experience in a production environment is a plus

Pixar's objective is to combine proprietary technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated feature films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d558o3-3-145-156-46-42 in your application.