Software Engineer, Tools GPU (Core)

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and support high performance 3D graphics software, using C++ mainly in a Linux environment

• Collaborate with artists and other engineers to provide innovative technical solutions to artistic challenges

• Design flexible and performant APIs that enable our software to perform well and scale to highly complex film production workflows

• Help advance Pixar’s open-source initiatives like Hydra, OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) and OpenSubdiv, as well as in-house content creation and pipeline tools

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon

• Familiarity with the math of computer graphics, and understanding of GPU APIs (e.g. OpenGL/Vulkan) and graphics pipelines

• Experience with, or excitement to learn about, our core technical areas: modern rendering architectures for rasterization and ray tracing, data structures and algorithms, and multithreading. Ability to understand algorithmic runtime and memory tradeoffs

• Passion for setting a high bar for code quality by writing robust, maintainable, well-documented and well-tested code

• Ability to listen well and communicate clearly with a diverse set of technical and non-technical users and commitment to build positive working relationships

• Eagerness for continuous learning; willing to branch out into new technical areas, pick up new tricks, and revisit assumptions in areas of strength

• Prior exposure to Hydra, USD or OpenSubdiv and/or experience using 3D applications (e.g., Blender, Maya, Houdini, Katana) is a bonus

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

For more information about our graphics technologies visit graphics.pixar.com

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $160,565.00 to $207,790.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.