Sr Software Engineer, Tools Applications

Pixar's Software R&D department (Tools) is seeking talented software engineers to join their Tools Applications teams, playing a crucial role in developing and maintaining the software and pipeline used by production artists to create animated feature films. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the Academy Award®-winning Presto Animation System and shape the next generation of Pixar's filmmaking tools.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Tools Applications team, you'll be working in a dynamic environment with several films in production concurrently. You'll support a wide range of production stages—from asset creation like set building, shading, and character rigging, to shot production tasks such as cinematography, animation, character simulation, FX, lighting, and rendering.

The role requires strong expertise in modern C++ and software engineering principles, with at least five years of professional experience. You'll be working directly with both technical and non-technical artists, debugging and resolving time-sensitive issues, and collaborating with graphics research scientists to implement experimental technology.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $160,565 to $207,790 per year, based on experience and qualifications. You'll be working at Pixar's Emeryville location, contributing to the studio that has created beloved films like "Toy Story," "The Incredibles," "Inside Out," and "Coco."

Key technical requirements include strong C++ programming skills, understanding of computer graphics mathematics, experience with multithreaded and GPU programming, and familiarity with 3D DCC applications, USD, Qt, and Linux. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment where adaptable and motivated individuals thrive, working on cutting-edge technology that pushes the boundaries of animation and storytelling.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers passionate about animation and filmmaking to join one of the world's premier animation studios. You'll be working with state-of-the-art technology and contributing to the creation of films that entertain and inspire audiences worldwide.