Sr. Software Engineer - MacOS/iOS Tools

Job ID 10098252 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Walt Disney Animation Studios Date posted Aug. 23, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

At Walt Disney Animation Studios we have a deep commitment to the philosophy that creativity inspires technology, and technology inspires creativity. Engineers in our Production Technology department are charged with developing and implementing new algorithms to solve unique and challenging problems for all of our animated content. We do this working alongside a user base that shares a collaborative environment with us and uses the code we develop to make our feature films.

We are looking for an engineer to join our Story & Editorial Tools team, with a focus on re-envisioning our story development workflows. The position will help create, from the ground up, new tools to enable the next generation of our storytelling capabilities.

This engineer will partner closely with the story artists, technical directors, editors, and fellow team members to innovate the way our Story and Editorial teams work using a variety of technologies. Besides supporting our internal teams, this engineer will collaborate with other divisions at The Walt Disney Studios who also leverage our tools and technology. Exemplary communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities will be paramount to the success of this role.

Projects Include:

Design and develop new applications with the latest technologies to create new workflows that enable the story boarding and pitching process, including the next-generation story tool that will replace our existing tools.
Develop and support StoryPad, our iPad-based storyboarding tool, and Raconteur, our macOS native storyboarding application. This may include modifications to Meander, our Academy Award-winning drawing software.
Develop applications and workflows for integrating managing movie script lines and audio files that are recorded during a voice talent recording session in story and editorial workflows.
Develop applications and API’s that interface with the AVID Media Composer using AAF and OTIO.

What does it mean to be a developer at Walt Disney Animation Studios?

Our engineers get the opportunity to work on the full stack of our tools, from developing the underlying algorithms through building intuitive artist-friendly interfaces.
Work hand in hand with artists and a team of cross-site developers to make the tools we need for the incredibly complex characters/environments featured in our content.
Develop on top of a highly performant, extendable in-house application framework.
Develop new artist-centric interaction models using the latest hardware and technologies.

You will succeed in this role if you have:

The ability to quickly produce clear, testable code, with excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
Ability to collaborate with team members across different disciplines, including directly interfacing with stakeholders to understand requirements.
Exemplary communication, teamwork, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, balancing the timeliness of solutions with their sustainability.

Key Qualifications:

5+ years designing and developing complex user facing software on macOS
Expertise in Objective-C
Expertise in Swift and SwiftUI
Proficiency in C++
Proficiency with a SQL Database such as Postgres

Bonus Qualifications:

An understanding of Production processes and workflows used in filmmaking, including familiarity with the AAF format and/or use of OpenTimelineIO
Python Experience
Master's in computer science

Required Education:

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

The hiring range for this position in California is $136,100.00-$182,400.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Walt Disney Animation Studios:

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, “Moana 2.” Among the studio's timeless creations are “Pinocchio,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” and “Encanto.”

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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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