DreamWorks Technology - Software Engineer II

Company Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

DreamWorks Animation is seeking a software engineer who is passionate about building simple and clean user interfaces to complex systems for feature animation at the studio. Our team creates tools to be used by artists in Lighting, Look Dev, FX, CFX, and Matte Painting. This position will work closely with artists in animated film production to develop new systems and efficient workflow tools. 

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork! 

Job Description

“What would you say you do here?”

• Build new tools to facilitate studio specific workflows and improve pipeline efficiency
• Respond to feedback from artists to improve internal toolsets
• Work with artists to determine problem areas in the pipeline and build solutions
• Improve and maintain existing internal toolsets

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• 1+ year of experience with industry standard DCC (Digital Content Creation) Tools (Houdini, Maya, Katana, etc)
• 1 +year Python development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
• Excellent debugging and problem solving skills
• Experience with object-oriented software design
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and computer graphics
• Ability to work closely with production and engineering staff
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Experience in balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality

“What can I offer?”

• 3+ year of experience with industry standard DCC Tools
• 3+ years Python development experience
• 1+ years production artist experience in relevant department (CFX, FX, Surfacing, Lighting, Matte Painting)
• 1+ years of development experience with industry standard DCC Tools
• Experience with various Python APIs (in particular those related to DCC tools)
• Experience with OpenUSD API
• Knowledgeable of digital asset creation and corresponding formats
• Expertise at building simple/clean user interfaces to complex systems
• Robust understanding of VFX/Animation pipeline and artist workflow
• C++ software development experience
• Knowledgeable of PEP8 standard
• Experience utilizing GitHub

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Salary range: $105,000 - $145,000

Additional Information

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