Senior Software Engineer – Render & Linux Infra

Disney; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design and maintain Linux-based render infrastructure and tools forRender Farm and storage. You will work with engineers, artists, and producers to ensure reliable services in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration across studios, mentoring, and delivering scalable systems. Hybrid and remote opportunities may be available for Vancouver studio projects.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in computer science/engineering or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and support infrastructure for high availability and reliability.
• Design and implement Render Farm, storage, and job scheduling software.
• Perform go-to troubleshooting of complex issues.
• Mentor and onboard new team members.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Identify optimization opportunities for services.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Communicate engineering solutions to ensure efficient delivery.
• Adhere to company policies and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

BS in computer science or engineering

MS in computer science

Tools

Linux system tools

QT C++ APIs

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

NFS/SMB networking

Job description

Walt Disney Animation Studios in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design and maintain Linux-based render infrastructure and tools forRender Farm and storage. You will work with engineers, artists, and producers to ensure reliable services in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration across studios, mentoring, and delivering scalable systems. Hybrid and remote opportunities may be available for Vancouver studio projects.