The Walt Disney Company
Software Engineer Consideration SIGGRAPH 2025
The Walt Disney Company, Emeryville, California, United States, 94608
Software Engineer Consideration SIGGRAPH 2025
Software Engineer Consideration SIGGRAPH 2025
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Job ID
R-04010
Location
Emeryville, California, United States
Business
Pixar Animation Studios
Date posted 7?. 29, 2025
Job Summary:
This application is for SIGGRAPH 2025 attendees only. Apply only if you are an attendee of SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver.Pixar Animation Studios Software R&D Department is accepting resumes for consideration during Siggraph 2025 in Vancouver August 10-14. Roles are expected to work hybrid at our Emeryville, CA location. For immediate consideration, submit an application and we will follow-up with appropriate next steps. Thank you for your interest in Pixar!
Develop the studios in-house proprietary software used by animators and technical artists to make our films. Engineers on this team directly work with production and engineers to create and maintain custom workflows and software to meet asset creation and shot production needs. Areas of focus include the following: Sets & Layout
Characters & Crowds
Animation
REQUIREMENTS: Strong C++ skills
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Appreciation for the importance of long-term code health, peer review, automated testing, and documentation
Familiarity with 3D math and computer graphics
Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment a plus
Experience with 3D applications and their APIs (ex: Katana, Nuke, Maya, Houdini, etc.) a plus
Contribute to high-performance software applications and frameworks that form the backbone of our film-making pipeline. Our work ranges from open source projects like USD (Universal Scene Description) and OpenSubdiv, to a state-of-the-art evaluation engine that powers our in-house content creation application Presto. Take ownership of challenging problems that arise from evolving the architecture of software that is heavily exercised in an active production environment, and collaborate with other engineers and artists to continuously extend artistic reach. REQUIREMENTS: Start with a strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon
Be ready to navigate a large code base with many active contributors
Solve problems creatively, with attention to detail, and a desire to discover and address root causes
Take pride and passion in building software architecture that minimizes complexity, scales well, and remains malleable to an ever evolving filmmaking pipeline
Hold yourself to a high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
Build software holistically: From planning and proposal to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
Have the ability to listen well and communicate clearly
Thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment where you exchange knowledge with accomplished technicians and draw inspiration from world-class artists
You will work on USD, our framework for asset interchange and collaborative editing, and a cornerstone of our filmmaking pipeline. This codebase has been open sourced as OpenUSD, and youll support and collaborate with a rich community across various industries to extend the project in exciting new directions! What youll do: Contribute to Universal Scene Description (USD), an open-source software framework for asset interchange and collaborative editing that forms the backbone of Pixars filmmaking pipeline, and is used widely across various industries
Further integrate USD into Pixars custom toolset of 3D content creation applications, and help evolve its growing feature set while improving performance and scalability
Take ownership of challenging problems that arise from evolving the architecture of software that is heavily exercised in an active production environment
Collaborate with artists and other engineers to provide innovative technical solutions that extend our artistic and engineering reach
Join forces with external partners as USD continues to redefine pipelines across industries, bringing new contributors and collaborators to the table
REQUIREMENTS: A strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon
Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Readiness to navigate a large code base with many active contributors
Creative problem solving skills, with attention to detail, and a desire to discover and address root causes
Pride and passion in building software architecture that minimizes complexity, scales well, and remains malleable to an ever evolving filmmaking pipeline
You hold yourself to a high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
Love of the whole development cycle: From proposal and planning, to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
You listen well and communicate clearly and succinctly
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 candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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, WALLE, 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. Disneys 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. This position is with Pixar Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@ with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Software Engineer Consideration SIGGRAPH 2025
Apply Now Apply Later
Job ID
R-04010
Location
Emeryville, California, United States
Business
Pixar Animation Studios
Date posted 7?. 29, 2025
Job Summary:
This application is for SIGGRAPH 2025 attendees only. Apply only if you are an attendee of SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver.Pixar Animation Studios Software R&D Department is accepting resumes for consideration during Siggraph 2025 in Vancouver August 10-14. Roles are expected to work hybrid at our Emeryville, CA location. For immediate consideration, submit an application and we will follow-up with appropriate next steps. Thank you for your interest in Pixar!
Develop the studios in-house proprietary software used by animators and technical artists to make our films. Engineers on this team directly work with production and engineers to create and maintain custom workflows and software to meet asset creation and shot production needs. Areas of focus include the following: Sets & Layout
Characters & Crowds
Animation
REQUIREMENTS: Strong C++ skills
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Appreciation for the importance of long-term code health, peer review, automated testing, and documentation
Familiarity with 3D math and computer graphics
Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment a plus
Experience with 3D applications and their APIs (ex: Katana, Nuke, Maya, Houdini, etc.) a plus
Contribute to high-performance software applications and frameworks that form the backbone of our film-making pipeline. Our work ranges from open source projects like USD (Universal Scene Description) and OpenSubdiv, to a state-of-the-art evaluation engine that powers our in-house content creation application Presto. Take ownership of challenging problems that arise from evolving the architecture of software that is heavily exercised in an active production environment, and collaborate with other engineers and artists to continuously extend artistic reach. REQUIREMENTS: Start with a strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon
Be ready to navigate a large code base with many active contributors
Solve problems creatively, with attention to detail, and a desire to discover and address root causes
Take pride and passion in building software architecture that minimizes complexity, scales well, and remains malleable to an ever evolving filmmaking pipeline
Hold yourself to a high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
Build software holistically: From planning and proposal to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
Have the ability to listen well and communicate clearly
Thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment where you exchange knowledge with accomplished technicians and draw inspiration from world-class artists
You will work on USD, our framework for asset interchange and collaborative editing, and a cornerstone of our filmmaking pipeline. This codebase has been open sourced as OpenUSD, and youll support and collaborate with a rich community across various industries to extend the project in exciting new directions! What youll do: Contribute to Universal Scene Description (USD), an open-source software framework for asset interchange and collaborative editing that forms the backbone of Pixars filmmaking pipeline, and is used widely across various industries
Further integrate USD into Pixars custom toolset of 3D content creation applications, and help evolve its growing feature set while improving performance and scalability
Take ownership of challenging problems that arise from evolving the architecture of software that is heavily exercised in an active production environment
Collaborate with artists and other engineers to provide innovative technical solutions that extend our artistic and engineering reach
Join forces with external partners as USD continues to redefine pipelines across industries, bringing new contributors and collaborators to the table
REQUIREMENTS: A strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon
Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Readiness to navigate a large code base with many active contributors
Creative problem solving skills, with attention to detail, and a desire to discover and address root causes
Pride and passion in building software architecture that minimizes complexity, scales well, and remains malleable to an ever evolving filmmaking pipeline
You hold yourself to a high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
Love of the whole development cycle: From proposal and planning, to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
You listen well and communicate clearly and succinctly
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 candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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, WALLE, 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. Disneys 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. This position is with Pixar Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@ with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences. #J-18808-Ljbffr