DreamWorks Technology - Software Engineer I

DreamWorks Animation is seeking a software engineer for our Lighting and Look Dev Tools team. The role involves building new tools to facilitate studio-specific workflows, improving pipeline efficiency, and collaborating closely with artists in animated film production.

Responsibilities

• Build new tools to facilitate studio specific workflows and improve pipeline efficiency
• Respond to feedback from artists to improve internal toolsets
• Work with artists to determine problem areas in the pipeline and build solutions
• Improve and maintain existing internal toolsets

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 1+ years' experience in software development
• Python and/or C++ software development experience
• Experience with Houdini and other industry standard DCC (digital content creation) tools
• Knowledge of computer graphics concepts and algorithms
• Experience with object-oriented software design
• Experience with UI development using Qt or equivalent UI toolset
• Ability to work closely with end users and engineers
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Professional experience in a VFX or animation studio
• Experience with USD, Hydra delegates, and its usage in feature production pipelines
• Experience with GPU accelerated graphics and compute methods
• Experience with collaborative software development and source control (such as Git)
• Experience with UNIX/Linux programming environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks

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