DreamWorks Technology - Sr. Pipeline Engineer I
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From the award-winning storytellers, artist and innovators at DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Animation Television come the beloved characters and stories that come alive on the big and small screens. From films like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls to original TV series including Trollhunters, Voltron and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, DreamWorks Animation continues to bring home the laughter, fun and courage to dream.
Visit www.dreamworksanimation.com to see our latest animated film and television productions.
DreamWorks is a division of NBCUniversal. At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
DreamWorks Pipeline team is developing and deploying our new cutting edge CG production pipeline. Be part of a team that leverages microservices deployed across a distributed cloud platform for scalable and flexible computer graphics animation production. We envision a future where artists can collaborate from anywhere, and you can help us bring that vision to reality.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
“What would you say you do here?”
Develop, deploy, and support CG pipeline infrastructure and artists facing tools to enable top-tier Feature Animation production.
Engage with Artists, Technical Directors, Technologists and Leadership to establish requirements and design user tools and complex production automation systems.
Integrate third party Digital Content Creation applications with next generation microservices and distributed databases for digital asset management.
Shape and enhance the Software Development standards utilized throughout the Pipeline Development process across Technology and Show Production.
Assist in the training and mentoring of others in the department and key artist representatives.
Recommend and present designs and approaches for future development
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
- 4+ years experience in pipeline development for Computer Graphics Production in
- Strong Object Oriented programming skills
- Linux platform development experience
- Good understanding of source control and build tools (git/github, CMake, Scons)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and detailed approach to problem solving
- Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
- Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
“What can I offer?”
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent level of experience.
- Experience with Digital Content Creation application development / APIs in one or more of:
- Knowledge of one or more production workflows: Modeling, Surfacing, Rigging, Previz, Animation, Cloth & Hair, Foliage, Crowds, Lighting, Compositing, DigiMatte, Editorial, Color Finishing.
- Programming language experience in: Python, C/C++, Javascript, or Java
- Experience with microservices, databases, and web-based back & front end development.
- Experience with developing on Azure and Kubernetes
- Experience developing on Microsoft Windows
Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000
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