The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 27, 2026, by 6:00PM PDT
General Summary
The Software Developer Intern will gain valuable “hands on” experience and training by working in collaboration with skilled professionals in the Core Technology department to learn about the systems and tools used to build and deploy custom applications in a dynamic feature film production environment.
Job Functions
- Work with software engineers and technical directors on a variety of projects including unit test development, code base refactoring, configuration and dependency management, and application development.
- Code in a variety of languages while adhering to best practices pertaining to use of style guides, code reviews, testing, and documentation.
- Participate in all aspects of the software development cycle including requirements gathering, software design, prototyping, development, testing, and deployment.
- Complete independent projects including research and integration of new 3rd party tools.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college/university, or graduated within the last 12 months, with a focus in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant areas of study; recent Computer Science or Engineering- related certificates from non-degree programs also accepted.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Node.js, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of data structures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with, 3D graphics, rendering, visual effects, and video encoding.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR
Salary
$20.00/hour set rate, non-negotiable
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Top Skills
What We Do
LAIKA was founded in 2005 in Oregon and is guided by the vision of its President & CEO Travis Knight. Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar® for its innovation in 3D printing in 2016. Its five films - Missing Link (2019); Kubo and the Two Strings (2016); The Boxtrolls (2014); ParaNorman (2012), and Coraline (2009) - were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards as Outstanding Animated Film. Missing Link was the first LAIKA film to win the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Feature and was awarded two Visual Effects Society (VES) awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature and Outstanding Animated Character, and received seven Annie Award nominations. Kubo received a second Oscar® nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects and won the BAFTA Award, as well as three Annie Awards, the National Board of Review's Best Animated Feature citation, and 19 regional and critics’ group awards. The Boxtrolls earned Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award nominations and 13 Annie Award nominations, more than any other film that year. ParaNorman garnered BAFTA, Critics’ Choice, and GLAAD Media Award nominations, won two Annie Awards, and was cited as the year’s best animated film by 14 critics’ groups. Coraline earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice nominations and was named one of the year’s 10 Best Films by the American Film Institute (AFI). For more information, visit http://www.LAIKA.com.
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