The Platform Engineering team within Pixar Software R&D builds and maintains the development infrastructure that underpins the Studio's software release process, as well as critical aspects of the film production pipeline. This infrastructure is the foundation for development and release of both Pixar's proprietary animation software and the open source OpenUSD project. The team is growing to expand OpenUSD's development infrastructure to support USD's continued evolution. We are looking for candidates with a deep understanding of software application engineering, the ability to collaborate in a large cross-functional team of developers, and skill in crafting robust, easy to maintain software systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, test, and maintain robust pipeline software within a Linux environment
- Build and support tools for testing, ensuring high-quality software through automated and manual tests
- Develop user interfaces and frontend components as needed
- Collaborate within a wider team consisting of Build and QA engineers, Designers, and Project Managers
- Quickly respond and proactively investigate requests coming from users
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team meetings
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree program
- Professional experience building APIs and applications in Python
- Experience with GUI design and programming
- Strong software engineering and testing skills including proficiency in API design
- Ability to trouble-shoot with a high attention to detail and quality
- Experience with systems programming in a UNIX / Linux environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience collaborating to deliver high-quality software
- Proven track record to work with both technical and non-technical software users
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Animation or VFX pipelines
- Knowledge of Pixar's OpenUSD (Open Universal Scene Description)
- Experience with writing, building, and debugging C++ applications
- Familiarity with build automation tools and continuous integration systems
- Experience with version control systems (Git/GitLab)
- Previous experience working with Docker, Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $145,265.00 to $187,990.00 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.
What We Do
Innovation is in the DNA of The Walt Disney Company. We not only embrace it, we translate it into experiences you can see and feel. From our groundbreaking work in advanced audio-animatronic robots featured in the Disney theme parks, to streaming services that are redefining entertainment, to inventing tools to create new worlds in our films — The Walt Disney Company has spent nearly 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. When next generation technology meets talented people ready to tackle challenges still to be imagined, anything can happen.
Why Work With Us
Every technologist at Disney is essential to helping us create unforgettable experiences and innovative products. Our teams constantly spearhead innovation by incubating cutting-edge ideas into production-ready solutions. At Disney, you’ll make an impact you can see and feel with a team that both supports and challenges your thinking.
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