Lead Software Engineer, RenderMan

Overview: - Skydance Animation seeks pioneering Software Engineers with expertise in RenderMan. - The company values innovation, collaboration, and bold storytelling. - Skydance is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, optimize, and maintain the rendering pipeline using RenderMan. - Interface with the Pixar RenderMan Engineering team for updates and integration. - Stay current with rendering technology advancements and implement new techniques. - Lead the design and architecture of rendering solutions, ensuring scalability and performance. - Provide timelines, milestones, and on-time delivery for rendering projects. - Communicate with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide progress updates. - Assist with debugging issues requiring deep RenderMan knowledge. - Collaborate with the Skydance cloud rendering provider and IT group for resource optimization. - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Requirements/Skills/Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field. - 6+ years of experience in rendering engineering or similar role. - Proven experience with Pixar's RenderMan in a production environment using Houdini with Solaris. - Strong proficiency in C++ and Python. - Deep understanding of rendering techniques and shader development. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment. - Effective communication and teamwork skills. Compensation & Benefits: - The job description does not provide specific details on compensation and benefits. Recruitment Fraud Alert: - Skydance will only contact potential applicants from an official "@skydance.com" email address. - Suspicious correspondence should be reported to the information security team at information.security@skydance.com.