What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer, Post Production Engineering position at Pixar?
Our Post Production Engineering team crafts software to support all of Pixar's post production pipeline, including color grading, localization, packaging, delivery, and media asset archiving. Together with our internal clients, we've built a sophisticated production pipeline, and our tools can generate terabytes of new media in a single day. Our software touches every Pixar project (feature films, shorts, series, and promotional material) and every version (Digital Cinema, Blu-ray / UHD, 3D, International). As technology advancements like immersive sound formats, 4K stereo, and direct view / emmissive displays transform our industry, we are looking for engineers who are passionate about tackling new problems.You are a versatile software engineer capable of handling everything from design and development to testing and support. You are dedicated to writing reliable and maintainable code, in both a new and legacy codebase. You are happiest working directly with the people who use your tools and strive to understand their workflow and needs. You have experience with image and video processing tools and technologies. You are hard-working, flexible, and an excellent communicator. You are an enthusiastic team member, who wants to contribute your engineering skills to support film production at Pixar. Does this sound like you? If so, we'd love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Studio Mastering and Operations team during feature film deliveriesBuild a robust yet flexible software pipeline to allow our production users to quickly and accurately guide our films through the post production processDevelop and maintain our software architecture, applying strong principles for code quality and maintainabilityWrite automated tests and user documentationCollaborate with our users to craft products and provide ongoing support as new requirements and deliverables ariseExperience and QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree program3 years working in a professional settingExperience with Python, Linux, and web technologiesStrong software engineering skills, including experience with git, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integrationExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate on a teamProven ability to work with both technical and non-technical software usersPreferred ExperienceKnowledge of post production pipelines and deliverablesFamiliarity with video and image transcoding, generating and manipulating editorial timelines, and compositing workflowsPractical experience with event-driven architectureThe hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $158,185.00 to $204,710.00 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.Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We know our storytelling is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Pixar participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. | Follow us on X @PixarRecruiting.SummaryLocation : EmeryvilleType : Full time
Salary : $158,185 - $204,710
