Software Engineer, Lighting

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with artists and technical leadership to propose, plan, implement, and deploy features
• Maintain and improve the software individually and collaboratively with a team of peer engineers
• Work directly with artists to support their use of Pixar's proprietary filmmaking software
• Identify, triage, debug, and resolve high-priority issues affecting production artists
• Work comfortably within a sophisticated, multi-layered technology pipeline

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Professional experience or a proven aptitude in C++ and Python
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Familiarity with the fundamental mathematics of computer graphics
• Appreciation for the importance of long-term code health, peer review, automated testing, and documentation
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent formal training

PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Experience developing in a UNIX / Linux environment
• Experience with 3D applications and their APIs (e.g., Katana, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal)
• Experience using Qt to build rich user interfaces
• Experience working closely with both technical and non-technical users
• Detail oriented and organized with excellent communication skills
• Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with diverse groups of colleagues and coworkers

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-dykem0-3-133-144-217-42 in your application.