DreamWorks Animation is seeking a software engineer for our Lighting and Look Dev Tools team. The role involves building new tools to facilitate studio-specific workflows, improving pipeline efficiency, and collaborating closely with artists in animated film production.
Responsibilities
- Build new tools to facilitate studio specific workflows and improve pipeline efficiency
- Respond to feedback from artists to improve internal toolsets
- Work with artists to determine problem areas in the pipeline and build solutions
- Improve and maintain existing internal toolsets
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 1+ years' experience in software development
- Python and/or C++ software development experience
- Experience with Houdini and other industry standard DCC (digital content creation) tools
- Knowledge of computer graphics concepts and algorithms
- Experience with object-oriented software design
- Experience with UI development using Qt or equivalent UI toolset
- Ability to work closely with end users and engineers
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
- Professional experience in a VFX or animation studio
- Experience with USD, Hydra delegates, and its usage in feature production pipelines
- Experience with GPU accelerated graphics and compute methods
- Experience with collaborative software development and source control (such as Git)
- Experience with UNIX/Linux programming environments
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- A variety of other discounts and perks
Company Overview
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters It is a sub-organization of NBCUniversal. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Glendale, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dreamworks.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 13 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.