Lead Software Engineer, RenderMan
Job Summary
Job Description
- 6+ years RenderMan experience
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Deep understanding of rendering techniques
- Shader development experience
- Houdini/Solaris experience
12 skills required
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership through expert knowledge to a production studio adopting RenderMan
- Interface with Pixar RenderMan Engineering team to stay abreast on upcoming changes and devise an on-ramp for adopting and integrating new features
- Stay current with the latest advancements in rendering technology and implement new techniques to improve visual quality and efficiency
- Advise and participate in developing and maintaining the rendering pipeline using RenderMan
- Advise and participate in the Integration of RenderMan into the studio’s existing workflows and tools, which are primarily in Houdini/Solaris, with some in Maya
- Implement techniques to manage geometry complexity, optimize lighting and shading computations, and improve overall rendering efficiency
- Lead the design and architecture of rendering solutions using RenderMan, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
- In partnership with the productions provide timelines, milestones, and on-time delivery of rendering projects
- Communicate with stakeholders, including artists, producers, and other technical teams, to understand requirements and provide updates on progress
- Assist with debugging issues that require deep RenderMan knowledge
- Collaborate with the Skydance cloud rendering provider and IT group to maximize resource usage while minimizing cost per render-unit
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in rendering engineering or a similar role in the visual effects, animation, or gaming industry
- Proven experience with Pixar's RenderMan in a production environment utilizing Houdini with Solaris
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
- Deep understanding of rendering techniques, including ray tracing, global illumination, subsurface scattering, motion blur, depth of field, and physically based rendering
- Experience with shader development using MaterialX Lama, RSL, OSL, or similar shading languages
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, international environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
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About The Company
About Skydance Media
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.
About Skydance Interactive
Skydance Interactive creates and publishes original and IP-based virtual reality games. The division of Skydance Media was launched in 2016 through the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. Skydance Interactive’s first VR offering is Archangel, launched on July 18th 2017. Skydance Interactive in 2017 partnered with Skybound Entertainment to develop a number of original virtual reality video games based on the expansive world of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead VR game will be the inaugural co-developed title from both companies. The studio is located in Marina del Rey, CA.
About Animation
In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance’s first three animated features are Luck, Split (working title), and Powerless (working title). Luck, directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger, is a comedy that pulls back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects our daily lives. Split, directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and written by Linda Woolverton, tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom. Nathan Greno (Tangled) is set to direct Powerless. The studio is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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