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8/9

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

As a Technical Director, Set Shading, you will realize the environmental vision of the Production Designer, Lighting Director of Photography and Director by texturing set assets in an artistic and efficient manner, and offer design solutions to production issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and iterate on texture, color, and material properties of architectural/organic models and environments in a variety of visual styles
Create materials and textures using any or all appropriate techniques and resources, including proprietary and 3rd party software, 2D / 3D texture painting, procedural signals, reuse and modification of existing shading functions, and the creation of original algorithmic work
Work closely with technical leads in sets, lighting and art directors to review and revise work as necessary to gain Production Designer and Director approval
Interpret shading direction that may be expressed as drawings, paintings, photographs, motion picture references, verbal descriptions and/or actual reference objects or locations
Participate in artistic and technical discussions and problem solving
Maintain asset stability and debug issues for downstream departments, including optimization as well as look integration *** ween assets
Projects may also include technical development such as implementing procedurals in the Open Shading Language and optimizing existing pipelines and assets

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Animation, Computer Science or Fine Arts or a related area, or equivalent work experience recommended, though not required
Experience using 3D animation software required
Strong aesthetic eye and technical understanding of shading, texturing, and look development
Ability to follow art direction but also demonstrate initiative, be self-motivated while working within a team structure and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
Experience writing shaders with any shading language, such as OSL, RSL, GLSL, or C++ a plus
Graphics programming, including RenderMan, Maya, Katana, Houdini and Nuke a plus
UNIX/LINUX operating system experience a plus
Please include a demo reel of your work. Personal artwork may be included if relevant

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About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

8/6

Software Engineer, Characters & Crowds

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** is seeking skilled and enthusiastic engineers to join us in advancing the state of the art in computer animation. We develop and maintain our proprietary and powerful Presto Animation System as well as the industry-defining Universal Scene Description, OpenSubdiv, and Hydra projects for integrating with and extending premier applications such as Maya and Houdini. *** is an exciting and dynamic environment for adaptable and motivated individuals, with several concurrent movies and streaming projects all using our latest efforts to push the technical and artistic boundaries of storytelling. If you're passionate about crafting world-class software and working with exceptional artists and engineers, we want to talk to you! This opportunity is to join the Characters and Crowds team in the Software Research & Development department, responsible for the tools used to build, articulate, and pose our digital actors. This includes algorithms for high-performance geometry deformation and graphical visualization, the UX used by the artists to author and control these behaviors, and pipeline tools to enable efficient collaboration and information transfer *** ween departments and applications. Our team works directly with artists possessing a spectrum of technical experience, and the role requires initiative and communication skills for identifying and characterizing issues they encounter, along with the engineering skills to debug and resolve them in a large and complex code base. The work is a mix of supporting existing features and collaborating with project management and technical leadership to propose, plan, implement, and deploy new capabilities. Projects range from self-directed individual efforts to large departmental or studio initiatives involving the combined efforts of several technical teams.

Requirements:

A desire to work closely with users in a creative environment
Familiarity with graphics concepts such as subdivision, tessellation, mesh topology, bounding hierarchies, and parametric deformation
Familiarity with geometric operations such as basis evaluation, surface / curve parameterization, and projection
Strong problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills with a high attention to detail
Demonstrable proficiency in C++ with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
An appreciation for the importance of long-term code health, peer review, automated testing, and documentation
The ability to balance rapid delivery of critical solutions with long-term product quality
Able to work hyrbid model

Advantageous Skills:

Fluency with the practical concerns of programming high-performance software
Experience with multithreaded and GPU programming
Experience with USD, OpenSubdiv, or Hydra
Development experience with 3D content creation applications (e.g. Maya, Houdini)
Familiarity with Python as a scripting language
Experience developing in a UNIX / Linux environment

var jobInfo = { category: 'Technology', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03422', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

8/6

Technical Director, Set Extensions

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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Do you get excited about inventing new approaches to building environments? Proceduralism? Color, light, and composition? Projects that bridge pipeline departments and disciplines?
The Set Extension team uses both hand-crafted and procedural techniques to create different aspects of the environments in our films, such as:

Procedurally dress large-scale cities and small-scale details
Build volumetric cloudscapes
Procedurally model whimsical environments
Generate light animations for complex sequences
Matte paint set extensions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build complex, distant, and/or dynamic sets-- specific methods can play to your strengths as an artist, but skills often include 2-3 of the following: modeling, shading, dressing, painting, animation, simulation, and lighting, plus collaborating with specialists outside your skill set
Design, develop, support, and use technical pipelines for innovative and non-traditional approaches to constructing sets
Solve problems creatively with an understanding of how sets enhance storytelling and are used by downstream departments (layout, animation, effects, lighting, rendering)
Artistic flexibility and versatility with the ability to interpret concept art and adapt to direction from the Director, Production Designer, and Directors of Photography

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interest in the breadth of the Technical Director pipeline (including Lighting and Compositing)
Capacity to work collaboratively with the technical and artistic teams, understanding diverse workflows and developing tools to address user needs
Strong design and color sense; a solid sense of sculptural form and detail; familiarity with lighting and composition in physical *** or CG
Expertise in 3D software such as Houdini, Maya
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear concise manner
Ability to meet project deadlines in a dynamic work environment. Strong organizational skills.
Programming / scripting skills are a plus
Experience working with 3D volumes is a plus

When in doubt, please apply!

var jobInfo = { category: 'Creative', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03424', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

8/6

Technical Director, Set Dressing

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

As a Technical Director, Sets Dressing, you will realize the environmental vision of the Production Designer and Director by constructing three-dimensional sets and scenes in a logical, efficient, and artistic manner, and offer design solutions to production issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construct and develop a wide variety of environments (architectural and organic) using both manual and procedural techniques
Work with technical leads, review and revise work as necessary to gain Production Designer and Director approval
Implement modeling and shading variations to provide objects the look that is required for the particular set and scenes being built
Create clean and efficient assets and support downstream departments

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in film, a design-related major, computer science with graphics, or equivalent work experience
A strong understanding of composition, form, physical motion, weight, balance and texture
Experience with Linux, Maya or other 3D programs is preferred
Excellent skills in communication, presentation, and time management
Ability to structure and construct expansive, complex environments with attention to detail and efficiency
Ability to follow two-dimensional art direction and also demonstrate initiative
Ability to be self-motivated and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
Modeling skills a plus but not required

var jobInfo = { category: 'Creative', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03423', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

8/6

Intern

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** 's RenderMan Products Group has internship opportunities assisting in the development and maintenance of its world-renowned rendering software.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop tools to facilitate use of RenderMan and ancillary tools in production pipelines
Perform product development and maintenance tasks
Proactively test new and existing functionality to ensure the highest levels of quality
Contribute to team efforts by participating in design discussions, sharing engineering responsibilities, and fostering adoption of best practices

Qualifications:

The focus of your college degree is in computer science
You have fluency in C++
You have a solid foundation in software engineering, including object-oriented programming
You understand and are interested in photorealistic rendering (ray tracing, BXDFs, geometry processing)
You are familiar with shading languages and their use in film production pipelines
You have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
You can work well independently within a fast paced, dynamic, quality-obsessed environment
You are conversant in the latest developments in the industry
You are available to work full-time Mon-Fri for 12 consecutive weeks *** ween May - Sept in Emeryville, CA (this is not a remote position)
You already possess the right to work in the United States

Eligibility:

You are working towards a MS or PhD level advanced degree
Recent MS or PhD grads who are within the first year post graduation are eligible to apply

Visa Sponsorship:

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student / intern visas at this time. You must already possess the legal right to work in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity

Submission Process and Application Materials:

Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and your resume

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 2, 2022

var jobInfo = { category: 'Technology', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03416', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/29

Intern

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** Software R&D Department is accepting resumes for Summer 2023 internships at our Emeryville, CA location in the following areas:

SOFT**** ENGINEER INTERN, APPLICATIONS TEAM develop the studio's 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
Simulation
Animation
Shading
Effects
Lighting, Rendering & Compositing

Qualifications:

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

SOFT**** ENGINEER INTERN, CORE TEAM 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.

Qualifications:

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

SOFT**** ENGINEER INTERN, FOUNDATION TEAM supports *** 's artists across the production pipeline, both in content creation and software development, building tools that increase productivity and artistic reach. Engineers on Foundation Teams build software in a wide variety of domains:

Production management (Web, JavaScript/Vue/React)
*** browsing and playback (Python, Linux/MacOS)
Story & editorial departments (Python/C++/Swift, MacOS/iOS)
Production asset management (Python/C++, Linux)
Configuration/release engineering (Python, Linux/MacOS/Windows)
Quality assurance (Python, Linux/MacOS/Windows)

Qualifications:

Experience in software engineering with a relevant language/platform.
Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment
Cross-platform experience using both Macintosh and Linux systems
Strong software engineering and testing skills
Working knowledge of QA methodology, processes, and tools
Excellent scripting language skills, including Python & Shell

Nice to Have:

Working knowledge of containerization/cloud technologies
Experience with writing and consuming microservices in Python
Experience working with 3D applications (Maya, Houdini, etc.)

SOFT**** ENGINEER INTERN, RESEARCH TEAM works on solutions for an unknown problem by creating, implementing and transferring new technology related to computer graphics filmmaking. Areas of focus the following:

Machine Learning
Rendering (Physically Based and Stylized)
Physical Simulation (flesh, cloth, fluids, etc.)
Geometry Processing

Qualifications:

Experience in C++ engineering
Experience with rendering processes a plus
You possess well-developed and proactive communication skills allowing for smooth, results-oriented interactions with different personalities and levels of capability
Experience with 3D graphics concepts and applications helpful

VISA SPONSORSHIP:

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student / intern visas at this time. You must already possess the legal right to work in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity

SUBMISSION PROCESS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Attach a single PDF containing your resume and cover letter explaining the role that best represents your skills and area of interest for professional development

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 2, 2022

var jobInfo = { category: 'Technology', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03414', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/27

Intern

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Our Software R&D department (Tools) is responsible for developing *** 's open source and in-house software. We work very closely with both artists and engineers to build innovative filmmaking tools that enable our film production and continuously extend artistic reach. We are looking for a lead engineer for the Internals team in the Core group. As the team lead, you will guide the development of Presto's proprietary evaluation engine and in-memory scene representation. Presto is our in-house content creation application. You will work closely with the group's director and manager, and collaborate with production and other tools teams to define the roadmap, as well as balance short-term needs with long-term strategic direction. As the lead, you also play a critical role in mentoring individual contributors on the team, supporting and enabling their career development. Engineering leads also uphold the department's engineering practices while ensuring the timely delivery of projects and fixes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to world-class 3D graphics applications and frameworks (e.g., USD) that enable *** 's film production
Take ownership of challenging problems that arise from evolving the architecture of software that is heavily exercised in an active production environment
Work closely with other tools and production teams to identify needs, discover dependencies and prioritize tasks and available resources
Balance short-term needs with strategic direction while keeping focus on long-term goals and continually ensuring that production users are not blocked
Provide team members with regular feedback, support them in developing a plan for growth, and deliver annual performance reviews

QUALIFICATIONS:

Maintain a solid understanding of parallel programming, multithreading, as well as scene graph and data flow representations and algorithms
Start with a strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon
Express curiosity in deepening your understanding of modern CPU hardware and compiler architecture
Take pride and passion in planning software architecture that minimizes complexity, scales well, and remains malleable to an ever evolving film-making pipeline
Hold yourself and others to a high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
Have the ability to listen well and communicate clearly
Find fulfillment in mentoring and inspiring individuals, as well as supporting their career growth
Thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment where you exchange knowledge with accomplished technicians and draw inspiration from world-class artists

var jobInfo = { category: 'Technology', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03413', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/27

Technical Director, Lighting

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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var jobInfo = { category: 'Creative', location: 'Emeryville, California, United States', req: 'R-03400', }

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/23

Technical Director

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Works with both Lighting and Rendering departments, as well as other departments across the production, to improve quality and efficiency of final renders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Lighting department with improving quality of lighting and final renders
Assists in optimization, including per-shot and show- and studio-wide techniques for improved render efficiency for both time and memory utilization
Debug/troubleshoot lighting renders
Monitor rendering trends during the course of production and anticipate issues and suggest solutions
Seek new methods to approach highest efficiency of td workflow and render farm utilization
Interface with production, systems, and tools to address technical issues in these overlapping areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have strong drive to debug and problem solve
Must have good aesthetic eye for render quality and problem localization
Customer-ser *** attitude is a must
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for communicating with the team, management, and other departments
Must be able to context switch under pressure
Must be able to work alone and collaboratively with multiple tasks
Must be a team player
Must be open to direction and able to embrace change

REQUIREMENTS:

Education in computer science, mathematics, engineering, *** Production, or a related field
Strong familiarity with computer graphics concepts is important
Skills in the following areas are generally required: Unix or Linux OS, Scripting or Programming in C, C++, Python, or a similar language; CGI tools such as Maya, RenderMan, or Houdini
Systems administration experience is a bonus

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About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/8

Td Technical Trainer

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

PU's Training TD is responsible for a broad range of tasks that support technical education and enrichment at *** . This includes developing curriculum, teaching classes, writing documentation, and creating/maintaining technical assets and tools. Curriculum and classes will be largely related to the trainer's home disciplines, but they will also expand to new areas, giving the trainer the opportunity to learn and teach new tools and subjects. The Training TD will proactively build and maintain strong connections with Technical teams at *** to understand their learning needs and will create training to meet those needs. On a daily basis this will require curiosity, interest in all aspects of our Technical Pipeline, approachability, and a collaborative spirit. The generalist knowledge and relationships gained in this position will enable the Training TD to rotate into production in their home discipline as well as new departments. These rotations into production will be a key part of keeping the TD's skills current, as well as supporting production in critical ways.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver high quality classroom instruction on *** 's technical film-making pipeline for new-hires during "TD Quickstart" and "Specialty Training" weeks
Collaborate proactively with TDs, artists, Production Staff and department leadership to understand training needs, then develop and deliver inter *** te and advanced technical training in specific disciplines with limited supervision
Work with the rest of the Technical Training Team to propose, create, and complete a range of classes and activities that support Technical education across all departments at ***
Maintain existing training materials and documentation to keep them up to date with production workflows
Create new training materials and documentation that are team-specific or studio-wide
Maintain technical training assets including PU's prods, shots, and models, to stay up-to-date within current Production units
Help maintain classrooms including the physical spaces, hardware, and software
Participate in organization, coordination and delivery of studio-internal and cross-studio learning events
Successfully complete short- and long-term rotations into production departments, adding value to the production, keeping skills current, and increasing castability

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong teaching skills with the ability to develop and provide high quality classroom instruction for students at various levels of learning
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain strong relationships, and proven ability to work successfully as part of a team
Good trouble-shooting skills and a sense of calm under pressure
Passion for learning and teaching
Deep understanding of CG Production Pipelines, and how different teams work together over the course of a film
Experience in one or more technical departments in a production environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Film Production, or a related field of study, preferably with a focus in Computer Graphics
Experience with 3D software platforms such as Houdini, Nuke, Katana, Substance Painter/Designer and Maya
Familiarity with LINUX / UNIX
Experience creating, maintaining and troubleshooting documentation in wiki/Co *** uence, Google Docs, or similar
Some programming experience in Python, C++ or similar language

Physical Requirements:

Frequent to continuous use of standard office / computer equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, phone, etc.
Computer-related and teaching work may involve extended periods of sitting or standing
Teaching and meetings / collaborations may require frequent transitions to/from various locations and classrooms across *** 's campus
Occasional moving of objects up to 30 pounds

To be considered, please submit a cover letter with your resume

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About *** Animation *** :

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About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

6/29

Line Cook (3 Months, )

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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About *** Animation *** :

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About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

6/25

On Call Event Chef

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

6/11

Senior. Software Engineer, Story/Editorial

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Our Software R&D department is responsible for developing *** 's in-house and open source software. We work very closely with both artists and engineers to build innovative filmmaking tools that enable our film production and continuously extend artistic reach. At *** , we are all a part of the storytelling process, and you will have an opportunity to partner with our filmmakers as we make the best movies in the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with storytellers, artists, editors, and software engineers during the iterative, creative process of making our award-winning films as they use software you wrote
Design, develop, and maintain our modern software, employing strong principles for code quality and maintainability
Incorporate the unique requirements for new and improved filmmaking processes into plans for tool functionality spanning the pre-production, production, and post-production lifecycle
Collaborate with researchers on innovative and interesting new techniques for meeting the software needs of our animators and artists
Contribute to Open Source projects used in the filmmaking industry, such as OpenTimelineIO
Present your work to the engineering and filmmaking teams
Mentoring other engineers

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5+ years of strong professional engineering experience
Ability to design & architect sophisticated software systems in Python, C++ and/or Swift
Strong software engineering skills, and dedicated craftsmanship are a requirement. Git, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration are key parts of our workflow
Ability to trouble-shoot with a high attention to detail and quality
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Proficiency in macOS/iOS and/or Linux environments and modern UI frameworks, such as AppKit/UIKit or Qt
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 extraordinary artists
Able to work a hybrid model

PREFERRED:

You should have experience with at least a few, ideally several, of the following. We do not expect you to know all of these.

Film/animation production environment
Building filmmaking production pipelines
Video production tools (e.g. Avid, Premiere, Final Cut, Nuke, FFmpeg)
Editorial formats (e.g. AAF, EDL, OTIO, etc.)
Video/audio formats & codecs (e.g. MOV, MXF, h264, DNX, etc.)
Drawing tools (e.g. Photoshop, Procreate, etc.)
Web services (e.g. REST, etc.)
Modern computer graphics, OpenGL, Metal and GPU technologies
Virtual production
3D applications (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Katana)
Game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal)

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About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

6/7

Systems Engineer/Perforce Administrator

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Our team is looking for an upbeat, technical professional that is driven by new challenges and opportunities to innovate at *** . As a Systems Engineer you will support the infrastructure and platform solutions that enable *** ians to produce amazing animated movies. You'll work alongside hard-working individuals and leap at the chance to take on new challenges, improve processes and drive operational efficiencies. Almost forgot to mention, you'll love working here because we are so much fun. The ideal candidate will help us find ways to build and run services in a repeatable, collaborative DevOps style, solving problems before anyone notices them and leaving systems more reliable and secure than they found them.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and support enterprise software platforms: Perforce, ldap, K8s
Conduct scripting for administrative tasks (Bash, Python, Go, etc)
Provide systems support, working trouble tickets and escalating to teammates as needed
Perform regular maintenance tasks including application patching, app/plugin updates, and configuration changes
Ensure applications are consistently monitored, backed up, and documented
Investigate and provide root cause analysis for incidents
Define and detail standard run books and operating procedures
Shares knowledge freely, assisting teammates in learning coding, systems engineering, etc., helping to raise the overall skill level of the team
Participates in on-call rotation for 24x7 environment

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience in system administration supporting Linux (RedHat/CentOS preferred) in areas such as automated OS installation and security best-practices, package management, machine provisioning and lifecycle management
Strong knowledge of Revision Control Systems administration, preferably Perforce
Exceptional troubleshooting skills with computer hardware, operating systems, and applications
Experience with network ser *** troubleshooting and configuration; DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP
Strong experience automating tasks via Python or other scripting tools
Ability to work well independently within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment methodologies
Experience with config management / provisioning automation: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt
Experience with monitoring and visualization apps: Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience or education

About *** Animation *** :

*** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned 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," "Theer Internationalt)ouille," "****•E," "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.
*** 's objective is to combine proprietary technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated feature films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.
*** 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. *** 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.

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This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/26

Software Engineer, Tools Usd (core)

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Our Software R&D department (Tools) is responsible for developing *** 's in-house and open source software. We work very closely with both artists and engineers to build innovative filmmaking tools that enable our film production and continuously extend artistic reach.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Universal Scene Description (USD), an open-source software framework for asset interchange and collaborative editing that forms the backbone of *** 's filmmaking pipeline, and is used widely across various industries
Further integrate USD into *** 's 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

Qualifications

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

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/11

Technical Director, Global Technology

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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Develop, debug, deploy and support production pipeline software used in creation of digital models, shaders, effects, and imagery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with creative and technical leads to develop, debug, or extend programs for feature film production in areas such as: Digital models, Digital shaders, CGI effects, Production pipeline software
Ensure that the result functions in accordance with specifications, including, where applicable, performance, user interface, aesthetics, and robustness
Review and revise the result with the Director and the creative or technical lead
Maintain and enhance completed results. Provide technical support to users. Author related documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

A good understanding of 3D computer graphics theory and practice is required.
An understanding of composition, physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form is required
Strong programming skills in the UNIX/Linux environment are required. Experience with scripting languages, especially Python, or high-level languages such as C++, is required
Experience with CGI production packages such as Maya, Houdini and RenderMan is required
Education in computer science, mathematics, physics, architecture, or engineering is preferred
Experience with film, games, or other graphics production experience is preferred
Good written and verbal communication skills are required
Must be able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
Must be open to direction and able to embrace change

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/23

Caf Host

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Cafe Host/Cashier to join the Culinary Team at *** Animation *** as our On-Call Host. Are you hospitable, outgoing, hard working, quick to learn names, good with details, experienced in serving high quality food and enjoy being part of a close-knit work community? We are a fun and professional Culinary Team, operating a high-volume, high food quality Cafe, who feed a creative group of employees who appreciate great food & service. We offer nights and weekends off, holidays off, and a beautiful work environment. Cafe, catering or restaurant food ser *** experience is required, customer ser *** skills are a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generally available to work weekdays, 7:30AM to 4:30PM
Take food orders from customers ( *** employees, visiting guests), enter them in the point-of-sale system, and accurately handle credit card payments
Prepare coffee-based beverages on request (we will train you!); serve prepared pastries and other ready food items
Clean and maintain the work station, display cases, and equipment
Maintain the dining room area cleanliness and re-stock supplies
Follow established Cafe guidelines concerning guest services and satisfaction, food and physical, safety, maintenance and equipment/space cleaning standards and requirements at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

High quality food experience a must
Must have a strong customer ser *** background: positive, upbeat, warm, and personable demeanor
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
Demonstrated excellence in guest ser *** skills: reliable, consistent and courteous
Previous experience with point-of-sale systems
Previous experience with Catering and Events a plus
General knowledge of common computer software and Web browsers sufficient to view and use internal company information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Verbal communication, including speech and response to spoken questions
Able to work in continuously-standing position for four or more hours
Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
Able to work with hands continuously: entering orders, serving, pouring, re-stocking supplies

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4/7

Senior. Systems Engineer

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Our team is looking for an upbeat, technical professional that is driven by new challenges to and opportunities to innovate at *** . As a Sr. Systems Engineer you will support the infrastructure and platform solutions that enable *** ians to produce amazing animated movies. You'll work alongside hard-working individuals and leap at the chance to take on new challenges, improve processes and drive operational efficiencies. Almost forgot to mention, you'll love working here because we are so much fun. The ideal candidate will help us find ways to build and run services in a repeatable, collaborative DevOps style, solving problems before anyone notices them and leaving systems more reliable and secure than they found them.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support enterprise software platforms: Kafka, ELK, K8s, ldap
Excellent scripting language skills in a language such as Python, Perl, Bash
Deploy, evaluate, and resolve issues with new and existing applications in our environment
Perform regular maintenance tasks including application patching, app/plugin updates, and configuration changes
Ensure applications are consistently monitored, backed up, and documented
Investigate and provide root cause analysis for incidents
Define and detail standard run books and operating procedures
Shares knowledge freely, assisting teammates in learning coding, systems engineering, etc., helping to raise the overall skill level of the team
Participates in on-call rotation for 24x7 environment

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in system administration supporting Linux (RedHat/CentOS preferred) in areas such as automated OS installation and security best-practices, package management, machine provisioning and lifecycle management
Outstanding troubleshooting skills with computer hardware, operating systems, and applications
Understanding of core network services such as DNS, DHCP and LDAP
Strong experience automating tasks via Python or other scripting tools
Strong interpersonal and documentation skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
Software engineering skills, including familiarity with git, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration
Experience working with and maintaining configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, or similar)
Proficiency with diagnostic and performance monitoring tools (Cacti, Zabbix, Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Kabana, etc)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience or education

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3/23

Technical Director, Character Shading

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

A Characters Shading Technical Director is responsible for working with Art Designers and Lighters to realize a character in digital form. This includes coloring, texturing and the authoring of material responses for the character's 3D geometry and the delivery of a well-designed set of lighting and rendering controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and implements texture, color, and material properties of characters, garments, and props
Develops shaders using a wide range of techniques and resources, including 2D / 3D texture painting, procedural signals, reuse and modification of existing shading functions, and the creation of original algorithmic work
Maintains asset stability for downstream departments
Works closely with production designers and directors to iterate on the desired look
Work may be expressed as drawings, paintings, photographics and motion picture references and/or actual reference objects or location
May be asked to paint textures in programs like Adobe Photoshop or The Foundry's Mari
Projects may also include technical development such as implementing procedurals in the Renderman shading language, writing Renderman DSOs and other graphics functionality, and optimizing existing pipelines and assets

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc. , which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

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2/9

Technical Director, Rendering

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

As a Technical Director (TD), Rendering, you will work with other production departments and dailies TDs to ensure required renders complete successfully, Identify problems, independently debug them, utilize generalist skills to fix shots and assets, and coordinate efforts with other departments as needed. The right candidate will be proactive in getting ahead of issues, and engaged in anticipating needs of production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical support to all of production in the areas of rendering and workflow
Help optimize our renders to ensure fast turnaround and reasonable render times and memory
Help debug cleanup and fix artifacts in our final images to ensure they meet our high visual standards
Assist all departments with setting up review renders needed at all phases of production
Run sequence reviews, controlling playback and responding to needs of the room
Guide problem solving conversations across departments
Interface with production, systems, and tools to address technical issues in these overlapping areas
Monitor renders on the renderfarm and ensure efficient usage of systems resources

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
A strong eye coupled with a strong sense of technical cost, guiding sequences towards the right solution for a problem
A helpful, customer-ser *** attitude coupled with a love of the thrill of the hunt in debugging complicated pipeline issues
Strong familiarity with computer graphics concepts such as rendering, and compositing
Required skills include scripting or programming in C, C++, Python, or similar languages, as well as familiarity with one or more key production software programs such as Maya, RenderMan, Nuke, Katana, or Houdini
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for communicating with the team, management, and other departments
Must be able to context switch under pressure, transitioning amongst solo and collaborative tasks
Must be a team player who is open to direction, and able to respond to changing production needs

About *** Animation *** :

if(document.getElementById('about-brand') != null){ document.getElementById('about-brand').style.display = 'none'; } *** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , 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," "****•E," "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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

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10/2

Render Support Engineer

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Onboard and provide farm support for all productions within the studio pipeline
Engage with *** artists/engineers in debugging technical issues and questions.
Active involvement with daily tasks to keep multiple shows running efficiently.
Ensure farm health using various monitoring tools.
Assist with maintaining, provisioning and repairing farm machines using various software tools.
Document standard runbooks and operating procedures
Collaborate and communicate across production and other technical departments.
Participate in rotation of off-hours on call support

QUALIFICATIONS:

Pipeline experience in film or animation or visual effects industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication with users of various technical levels
Experience in system administration, internet protocols, machine lifecycle supporting Linux (RedHat/CentOS preferred) on various platforms (virtual/baremetal/on-demand)
Experience working with and maintaining configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, or similar)
Proficiency with diagnostic and performance monitoring tools (Cacti, Zabbix, Splunk, Grafana, etc)
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree or work experience

PREFERRED S****S:

Programming skills in one or more scripting languages (Python, Go, Bash, etc.)
Understanding of Revision Control Systems, preferably Perforce and Git
Experience with virtualization and container platforms such as Docker, VMWare, KVM, Rancher

About *** Animation *** :

*** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned 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," "****•E," "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.
*** 's objective is to combine proprietary technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated feature films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

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6/15

Software Engineer, Platform

Emeryville, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Professional experience or a proven aptitude in C++ and Python
Experience with GUI design and programming
Strong software engineering and testing skills including proficiency in API design
Ability to trouble-shoot with a high attention to detail and quality
Experience with systems programming in a UNIX / Linux environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience collaborating with diverse thinkers to deliver high-quality software
Proven track record to work with both technical and non-technical software users

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree program
Professional experience or a demonstrable aptitude in C++ and Python
Experience with GUI design and programming
Strong software engineering and testing skills including proficiency in API design
Ability to trouble-shoot with a high attention to detail and quality
Experience with systems programming in a UNIX / Linux environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience collaborating with diverse thinkers to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Proven ability to work with both technical and non-technical software users

PREFERRED:

Experience with 3D applications and their APIs (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Katana)

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's 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 *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** 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. *** 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.

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