NBCUniversal
Company Description
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
DreamWorks Animation is looking for a Compositing Tools Software Engineer to join our Production Software team. This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving tools, workflows, and integrations for The Foundry’s Nuke within our animation production pipeline. You will collaborate directly with VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, and compositing leads to develop custom tools, gizmos, and plugins that help achieve the creative vision of the production while ensuring efficiency and scalability.
Job Description
What would you say you do here?
Analyze and iteratively improve DreamWorks’ compositing tools, plugins, gizmos, and workflows
Collaborate with production creative leadership to design custom plugins and solutions for the needs of each production
Partner with compositors to identify workflow challenges and provide technical solutions
Optimize compositing scripts, rendering performance, and resource usage
Provide day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting for compositors
Qualifications
What do I need to have in order to do this job?
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
4 years experience in software development
Strong C and Python software development
Experience with third party compositing software (such as Nuke)
Experience with object-oriented software design
Experience with UI development using Qt or equivalent UI toolset
Development experience and ability to work closely with end users and engineers
Attention to detail and strong communication skills
Experience in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
What can I offer?
Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
Professional experience in a VFX or animation studio
Experience with USD and its usage in feature production pipelines
Familiarity with OCIO/ACES workflows and color management
Experience with collaborative software development and source control (such as Git)
Experience with UNIX/Linux programming environments
Hybrid:
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000
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This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000
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