Senior Software Engineer - Media Management Tools [Contract]

Walt Disney Animation Studios is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Production Technology team for a 12-month contract position in Vancouver. This role sits at the intersection of creativity and technology, where you'll be developing user-facing tools and back-end solutions for media management and video playback applications.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with artists and production teams, developing and implementing new algorithms to solve challenging problems for animated content creation. You'll be responsible for supporting and maintaining critical playback and review tools that are essential to the creative process, including working with proprietary systems like dpix and customizing industry-standard tools like Autodesk's RV.

As a developer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, you'll have the chance to work on the full stack of tools, from core algorithms to intuitive user interfaces. The role involves close collaboration with artists and cross-site developers to create solutions for complex character and environment development. You'll be working with a highly performant, in-house application framework and implementing cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in developing complex user-facing software, strong Python programming skills, and expertise in database management. Knowledge of studio production processes and familiarity with OpenColorIO, OpenImageIO, or OpenTimelineIO would be advantageous. The position requires excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills, as you'll be working directly with end users and cross-functional teams.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from C$130,000 to C$157,000 per year, along with comprehensive medical and financial benefits. Join a team that values craftsmanship in software development and has a direct impact on creating world-class animated content at one of the most prestigious animation studios in the world.