Staff Software Engineer - USD Authoring

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Vancouver, CAN

Full-time

Mid-Senior

Onsite

$143,100

Discovered 1 weeks ago

C++PythonUSD (Universal Scene Description)Qtinteractive tools developmentsoftware architecture

Free

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Walt Disney Animation Studios' Production Technology department develops algorithms and tools used to create animated feature films.

Engineers work collaboratively with artists, production teams, technology leaders, technical directors, researchers, and other technologists.

The Staff Software Engineer will develop software across core libraries, infrastructure, APIs, user interfaces, and artist-facing tools.

The role will lead innovative workflows and technical solutions supporting the studio's long-term vision.

Design and implement infrastructure for shot, environment, and asset definitions.
Build APIs for artist-facing and data management tools to access shot content.
Identify and solve production obstacles encountered by artists.
Extend core libraries used for end-user tool creation.
Create tools and interfaces for authoring, editing, accessing, and inspecting shot and asset content.
Integrate external digital content creation applications into the production pipeline.
Develop tools and plugins for third-party applications used in story development.
Create artist dashboards for task management, collaboration, and production visibility.

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