Research Scientist

Dev Becky Company; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixar, a leader in computer graphics research, seeks a Research Scientist to advance world-class techniques for production use across Pixar and The Walt Disney Company. You will collaborate with artists and technical teams, publish influential work, and drive innovation while staying connected to the research community.

The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and sustained impact through high-profile publications and cross-disciplinary work.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Strong communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Sustained track record of innovation with publications in top venues.

Responsibilities

• Identify important research problems for graphics and related areas.
• Lead research projects to develop novel techniques.
• Collaborate with artists and technical directors to apply solutions.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed venues and maintain external connections.
• Keep abreast of new developments and recommend adoption where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science / Mathematics / Data Science

Job description

The position of Research Scientist performs world-class research for the development of advanced computer graphics techniques for use in the production of Pixar’s films and across the The Walt Disney Company. Research Scientists collaborate with artists and technical users to create innovative solutions that expand creative reach and technical capability, while maintaining connections to the external research community through publication and leadership of academic and industrial research communities.

SAMPLE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify important research problems relevant to Pixar and the broader Walt Disney Company
• Lead research projects to determine solutions to the above problems
• Work directly with artists and technical directors to solve practical, real world problems
• Publish results in peer-reviewed conferences and journals
• Maintain connections to the external research community
• Keep apprised of recent research and developments, as well as current technology that may be beneficial, and provide recommendations on the adoption of such technology

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science or equivalent
• Communication skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of personality types
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and collaboration
• Sustained track record of innovation and significant original research including publicationsin top conferences and journals
• Ability to work well both independently and in a group, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner
• Appreciation of the benefits derived from diverse POVs, voices and demographics