Staff Software Engineer - USD Authoring

Walt Disney Animation Studios; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

Bonus

Long-term Incentive Units

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank seeks a senior engineer to lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, APIs, and user interfaces for shot and asset authoring. You will collaborate with artists and technical leadership to develop innovative workflows and tools for animated feature films, enabling efficient production pipelines.

This role requires strong C++, Python, USD, and Qt expertise and a track record of delivering scalable software for complex graphics pipelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in interactive tools development.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, USD, and Qt.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of core infrastructure, APIs, and UIs for shot and asset authoring.
• Collaborate with artists and leadership to develop innovative workflows and tools for animated features.

Skills

C++

Python

USD (Universal Scene Description)

Qt

API Design

UI Development

Computer Graphics

Software Architecture

Core Infrastructure Design

Interactive Tools Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field

Tools

C++

Python

USD

Qt

API Design

UI Development

Software Architecture

Core Infrastructure Design

Interactive Tools Development

Computer Graphics

Job description

Lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, APIs, and user interfaces for shot and asset authoring. Collaborate with artists and technical leadership to develop innovative workflows and tools for animated feature films.

Requirements:

Requires 7+ years of experience in interactive tools development with strong proficiency in C++, Python, USD, and Qt. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field is required.

Key Skills:

C++, Python, USD (Universal Scene Description), Qt, API Design, Core Infrastructure Design, Software Architecture, Interactive Tools Development, Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Continuous Integration, Testing Principles, Cross-functional Leadership, Technical Mentorship, Computer Graphics, UI Development

Benefits:

Medical Insurance, Financial Benefits, Bonus, Long-term Incentive Units