Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan – Summer 2020

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop tools to facilitate use of RenderMan and ancillary tools in production pipelines
• Perform product development and maintenance tasks
• Proactively test new and existing functionality to ensure the highest levels of quality
• Contribute to team efforts by participating in design discussions, sharing engineering responsibilities, and fostering adoption of best practices

Qualifications:

• Focus of your college degree is in Computer Science.
• Fluency in C++.
• A solid foundation in software engineering, including object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of photorealistic rendering (ray tracing, BXDFs, geometry processing).
• Familiarity with shading languages and their use in film production pipelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task .
• Ability to work well independently within a fast paced, dynamic, quality-obsessed environment.
• Conversant in the latest developments in the industry.

Eligibility:

• Must be working towards a Masters or PhD level advanced degree. Recent grads within one year of completing your MS / PhD are also eligible to apply
• Must provide a short personal statement (200 words or less) explaining your interest in working as a software development intern for Pixar’s RenderMan Products Group
• Must be available to work full-time Mon - Fri for 12-weeks between May 2020 – Sept 2020.

Submission Process and Application Materials:

• Apply online at pixar.com – no submissions will be accepted via mail or in person
• Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter, your resume and your personal statement.
• Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide feedback nor are we able to respond to requests for application status. You will be notified when there is an update on your application.
• In submitting your application, you are agreeing to the terms of our Submission Release Form. Without this, we are unable to consider your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 9, 2020