Software Engineer, Simulation

Description

Summary of Job:
Pixar’s Software R&D Team is responsible for developing and maintaining Pixar’s in-house,
movie-production software. This position is targeted for supporting simulation artists
through feature development and bug fixes of proprietary simulation software and pipelines
for concurrent film productions. This is a front line position that requires
collaboration with our engineering staff, project managers, and production users to
support mission critical software.

Responsibilities:
• Primarily responsible for providing software needed to support simulation artists. This includes developing, maintaining and supporting software, pipelines, and/or systems under the guidance of a departmental project lead.
• Works directly with artists to solve technical challenges and debug high priority issues.
• Detailed problem analysis and resolution of issues.
• Ability to triage incoming issues and provide rapid response/resolution.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience engineering in C / C++ required
• Scripting skills with expertise in Python preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent required, advanced degree preferred
• Strong 3D math and computer graphics experience required, experience with numerical techniques for simulation (i.e., cloth, hair, rigid bodies) preferred
• Strong problem solving skills with high attention to detail, balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
• Experience working with technical and non-technical software users
• Knowledge of 3D graphic applications is a plus (i.e. Maya, Houdini)
• Experience with UNIX / Linux
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective working relationships with internal and external groups and individuals at all levels.
• Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner
• Proven ability to work with a team to deliver high quality software in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline oriented environment

Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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