Software Engineer, Tools Application Framework (Core)

Job ID R-03480 Location Emeryville, California, United States Business Pixar Animation Studios Date posted Jun. 14, 2024

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Job Summary:

Our Software R&D department (Tools) is responsible for developing Pixar’s in-house and open-source software. We work very closely with both artists and engineers to build innovative filmmaking tools that enable our film production and continuously extend artistic reach. One of our flagship tools is Presto, Pixar’s Academy Award-winning, in-house digital content creation application that is used to make all of our films. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the team that develops and maintains the framework that Presto and its user interface are built upon. As a Software Engineer on the Application Framework team, you will work on developing and improving the software framework that underpins many of our custom, in-house, film-making applications like Presto. You will be part of a multi-functional team of developers and UI/UX designers, and help craft and implement robust, easy-to-maintain code. Do you love building highly technical user interfaces? Are you enthusiastic about extensible software architecture and API design? Are you excited to collaborate with designers and artists to bring cutting-edge filmmaking tools to life? If so, we would love to have you on our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to world-class 3D graphics software applications and frameworks that enable and support Pixar’s film production
Collaborate with a team of engineers, designers, technical artists, QA, build support and project management
Bring technical user interfaces to life with the help of specifications and human interface guidelines created in collaboration with our designers
Turn common user interface and workflow patterns into reusable software frameworks, and help ensure a consistent experience for our artists and technical users
Join forces with valued external partners, and help improve applications deployed with our open-source USD distribution

QUALIFICATIONS:

A strong understanding of C++ that you are continually expanding upon; experience with modern C++ and the STL
Experience with Python and exposure to bridging C++ data types and functions to Python
Familiarity with Qt or a comparable software framework for creating graphical user interfaces
A passion for crafting high-quality code with attention to detail, readability and performance in mind
A high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
Experience building software holistically: From planning and proposal to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
Collaborative spirit, in an environment where you exchange knowledge with accomplished peers, and draw inspiration from amazing artists and designers
The ability to listen well and communicate clearly and succinctly
Experience working with UI/UX designers and familiarity with UX best practices is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience or education

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $160,565.00 to $207,790.00 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.

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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.

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