Sr. Software Engineer, Tools Applications Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Pay found in job post Retrieved from the description. Base pay range $160,565.00/yr - $207,790.00/yr Pixars Software R&D department (Tools) is responsible for advancing the state of the art with our in-house movie production software, including the Academy Award-winning Presto Animation System. With several films in production concurrently, Pixar is an exciting and dynamic environment where adaptable and motivated individuals thrive! Were looking for multiple talented software engineers to join our Tools Applications teams, which play a critical role in developing and maintaining the software and pipeline used by production artists to create our animated feature films. These teams support a wide range of production stagesfrom asset creation like set building, shading, and character rigging, to shot production tasks such as cinematography, animation, character simulation, FX, lighting, and rendering. As an engineer on one of these teams, you'll help shape the next generation of Pixars envelope-pushing tools and applications that power our filmmaking process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and improve the software individually and collaboratively within a team of engineers Work directly with technical and non-technical artists to support their use of Pixar's proprietary filmmaking software Identify, triage, debug, and resolve time sensitive issues affecting production artists Partner with graphics research scientists to implement experimental technology and explore new and innovative ways to meet the software needs of our artists Work comfortably within a sophisticated, multi-layered technology pipeline

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience with and strong understanding of modern C++ and the STL with at least five years of professional experience Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent formal training Strong software engineering skills including familiarity with software design principles, performance optimization, and testing Strong problem-solving and communication skills with high attention to detail

Highly qualified candidates may have:

Familiarity with the mathematics of computer graphics such as linear algebra as used to represent spatial transformations, and parametric curves and surfaces Familiarity with established graphics concepts such as subdivision, tessellation, mesh topology, and bounding hierarchies Experience with multithreaded and GPU programming Experience with professional 3D DCC applications (e.g., Maya, Houdini), USD, Qt, and Linux Experience working within VFX or animation production environments

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 candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Animation and Post-production Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pixar Animation Studios by 2x Get notified about new Senior Software Engineer jobs in Emeryville, CA . Senior Software Engineer, Handshake Plus - Monetization San Francisco, CA $180,000 - $220,000 4 days ago San Mateo, CA $90,000 - $150,000 11 months ago San Francisco, CA $204,000 - $259,000 2 weeks ago Senior / Staff Software Engineer - Computational Chemistry / Molecular Dynamics Senior Developer Events Manager, Google Cloud San Francisco, CA $165,000 - $245,000 10 hours ago Senior Software Engineer, Energy Storage & Distribution Systems Senior Director - Software Engineering - DNS San Francisco, CA $180,000 - $300,000 3 months ago San Francisco, CA $95,000 - $230,000 4 months ago Senior Controls Engineer Vehicle Controls Integration and Software Test Software Engineering Leader - SLS, 3D Imaging, & Point Cloud San Francisco, CA $150,000 - $250,000 1 day ago Intermediate or Senior Civil Engineer Land Development (Commercial) - Houston, TX Senior Technical Writer, Developer Experience San Francisco, CA $140,000 - $210,000 5 days ago Senior Product Manager, Luau App Foundations & Developer Productivity San Mateo, CA $275,030 - $324,450 2 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr