DreamWorks
Animation develops and produces high quality computer generated (CG) animated
films. Our recent releases include Madagascar and Wallace & Gromit The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
Seeking
Perl/Python Engineers at both studio locations:
*Glendale, California
*Redwood
City, California
To Apply:
Please paste/copy resume
into the body of an email with “Software Pipeline Engineer” in the
subject line. Then send to jobs@dreamworks.com
Software
Engineer (Pipeline)
Summary:
DreamWorks Animation is
looking for senior engineers to share responsibility for the scripting language
infrastructure in the studio. This position would be responsible for the low
level libraries in use by every studio tool with a component programmed in a
scripting language, the vast majority of which is written in Perl. Additional
responsibilities would include training and supporting programmers and artists
in the studio on how to use the studio libraries in a standard and effective
way, in addition to how to write clean and well structured code.
Minimum Requirements:
-5+ years of software
development experience
-Scripting expert with
extensive Perl experience: consider yourself a Perl Guru
-Good working knowledge
of CVS, Make, and the standard Unix build tools
-Good working knowledge
of C and C++
-Good working knowledge
of Linux or similar UNIX variant
-Good troubleshooting and
debugging experience
-Demonstrated history of
technical and project leadership
-Excellent verbal and
written communication
skills
Preferred Requirements:
-A history of library
development
-Good working knowledge
of Python
-General interest in
programming language minutia
Software
Engineer (Perl/Python/Pipeline Developer)
Description:
DreamWorks Animation is
seeking a production software and pipeline developer. Maintain core pipeline
systems. Design, develop, and support tools and processes which extend and
enhance the pipeline. Interface with animators and technical directors in order
to solve production issues.
Minimum Requirements:
• Experience
in developing large software systems
• Extensive
scripting experience in Perl or Python (preferably both)
• Shell
Scripting (csh,sh), Perl and Python scripting, C, C++
• Object-oriented
development experience
• Excellent
UNIX and Linux skills
• Excellent
problem solving and customer-service skills
• Must be
able to work well with a wide range of personality types
• Must be
detail oriented and organized, possess strong verbal and written communication
skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner
• Excellent
tracking and follow-through ability
Preferred Requirements:
• CG
Pipeline experience within industry
• Knowledge
of 3rd party CG applications
like Maya/Houdini/Shake
• Knowledge
of relational database concepts
• System
administration skills
Educational
Requirements:
• BSCS
(MSCS a plus)
