DreamWorks Animation · 1 day ago
DreamWorks Technology - Lighting and Look Dev Tools Engineer
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expDreamWorks Animation is looking for a software engineer to join their Lighting and Look Dev Tools team. The role involves creating tools in SideFX’s Houdini for artists in animated film production to enhance workflow efficiency and develop new systems.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
3+ 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
Preferred
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
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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