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Academy Award-winning animation studio creating world-renowned computer animated films, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.

Pixar's Software R&D department (Tools) develops and maintains our in-house movie production software. This role focuses on creating software for production artists to build detailed sets and rich environments for films, as well as tools for location scouting, shot blocking, and camera direction in virtual sets.

As a Software Engineer in the Tools Sets & Layout team, you'll:
- Maintain and enhance software both individually and collaboratively
- Work directly with artists to support Pixar's proprietary filmmaking software
- Debug and resolve high-priority production issues
- Navigate a sophisticated, multi-layered technology pipeline

The ideal candidate brings:
- Strong C++ and STL expertise with 3+ years professional experience
- Python proficiency for applications and scripting
- Computer Science degree or equivalent
- Solid software engineering fundamentals including design principles and testing
- Understanding of computer graphics mathematics
- Commitment to code quality, peer review, and documentation

Experience with 3D tools (Maya, Houdini), USD, Qt, Linux, or VFX/animation production is valuable but not required.

Pixar offers an exciting environment where:
- Multiple movies and shorts are in production simultaneously
- You'll work with world-class storytellers and artists
- Your contributions can directly impact award-winning films
- There's constant push to extend creative and technological boundaries
- You'll balance immediate production needs with long-term technology development
- Collaboration spans technical and non-technical team members

The position offers competitive compensation ($145,265 - $187,990) and the opportunity to work at a studio that has created beloved films like Toy Story, Inside Out, and Coco, while pushing the boundaries of computer animation technology.

Software Engineer position at Pixar Animation Studios developing tools for set creation and layout in animated film production.

Software Engineer, Tools Sets & Layout (Applications)

Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation.

Pixar Animation Studios is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team within Software R&D. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the development infrastructure that powers both Pixar's proprietary animation software and the open source OpenUSD project. The position offers an opportunity to work on the foundation of Pixar's software release process and film production pipeline.

The ideal candidate will bring deep software engineering expertise and collaborate with a cross-functional team to craft robust, maintainable systems. You'll be working in a Linux environment, developing APIs and applications in Python, and contributing to both frontend and backend components. The role involves significant work with testing frameworks, build systems, and development infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level software engineer who wants to make an impact at a world-renowned animation studio. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in animation and VFX, while contributing to both proprietary and open-source projects. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work with talented engineers in a creative environment.

The role combines technical challenges with creative problem-solving, requiring someone who can balance software engineering excellence with the practical needs of artists and animators. You'll be part of the team that enables Pixar to continue pushing the boundaries of animation technology while maintaining the high quality standards the studio is known for.

Software Engineer position at Pixar Animation Studios focusing on platform engineering, development infrastructure, and OpenUSD project support.

Pixar Animation Studios Mid-Level Software Engineer Software Engineering Jobs

Find Pixar Animation Studios Mid-Level Software Engineer software engineering jobs