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The Data Storage and Backups team at Pixar Animation Studios is seeking an experienced Storage Engineer to join their team in Emeryville, California. This role combines technical expertise in enterprise-grade storage solutions with the excitement of working at a world-renowned animation studio. As a Storage Engineer, you'll be responsible for administering and architecting the studio's centralized storage infrastructure, focusing on high-performance computing (HPC) storage architectures. You'll work with systems commonly accessed via NFS and SMB protocols, helping to enhance system management, compile and visualize metadata, and track performance metrics. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical proficiency in storage systems, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse teams. Given Pixar's highly customized and proprietary environment, you'll need a strong appetite for continuous learning and the ability to adapt to evolving storage technologies. Working at Pixar means being part of a creative powerhouse that has produced some of the most successful animated films of all time, including "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "Inside Out," and "Coco." The studio has won 35 Academy Awards and continues to push the boundaries of animation and technical innovation. The role offers a competitive salary range of $119,000 to $154,000 per year, with the actual offer depending on factors such as geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on the studio's technical infrastructure while supporting the creation of world-class animated features. Key responsibilities include providing operational support for HPC storage systems, collaborating with vendors on new technologies, implementing solutions for technical artists, and developing software tools for storage administration. You'll also participate in an on-call rotation for critical issues, with support and resources provided. Required qualifications include experience with scale-out file storage solutions, system administration skills in Linux environments, programming abilities in languages like Python or Go, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will also bring knowledge of storage infrastructure automation, database integration, and virtualization platforms. Join Pixar Animation Studios and be part of a team that combines cutting-edge technology with world-class storytelling, all while working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Last updated 8 days ago Provide operational support for on-prem HPC storage systems Collaborate with vendors on proof-of-concept tests for new storage technologies Implement solutions to help technical artists understand storage usage Foster relationships with department teams, artists, leadership, and industry counterparts Create positive workspace for open communication Author and articulate project roadmaps to different audiences Develop software tools for storage administration and automation Requirements For Storage Engineer

Python Go Experience with scale-out file storage solutions (NFS, SMB, S3 protocols) Familiarity with legacy technical boundaries Ability to participate in on-call rotation for critical issues System administration experience with Linux Programming experience with Python, Go, or similar languages Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience with storage infrastructure automation and monitoring Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases Experience with git version control Technical documentation skills Knowledge of virtualization and container platforms Benefits For Storage Engineer

Competitive salary range $119,000 - $154,000

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