Look Development Software Engineer
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/24/2017 6:06:00 PM PST
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Summary of Job:
Pixar's Software R&D team is responsible for developing Pixar's in-house proprietary animation software. The Look Dev Team is hiring a software engineer who are committed to creating world-class production tools. This position is responsible for helping create and maintain new software for the studio.
The position requires a deep understanding of software application engineering, an ability to collaborate in a large cross-functional team of world-class developers, and skill in designing and implementing robust, easy to maintain code.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, test and support graphics software in a Linux environment
• Collaborate effectively with a team of engineers, QA, Build, UI, Doc and Project Management
• Quickly respond and proactively investigate requests coming from artists
• Collaborate on Open Source initiatives like OpenSubdiv and USD
Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• C and Python mastery
• Understanding of computer graphics problems and techniques
• Knowledge of modern rendering architectures, CPU and GPU based
• Experience with GUI design and programming
• Strong software engineering and testing skills
• Strong problem solving skills with high attention to detail and quality
• Experience with UNIX / Linux
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work with a team to deliver high-quality software in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment
• Proven ability to work with both technical and non-technical software users
Desirable qualifications:
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Math
• Experience with Cuda
• Experience with OpenSubdiv, USD and open source development
• Experience with 3D applications and their APIs (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Katana, Unreal Engine, Unity)