DreamWorks Technology - Simulation Software Engineer - FX/CFX

Job description

Responsibilities

DreamWorks Animation is seeking a software engineer who is passionate about simulations to join its R&D Effects/Character Effects team. Our team creates tools to be used by artists to setup, groom, simulate, and render a variety of dynamic effects including cloth, hair, fur, skin, fluids, fire, clouds, fracturing, and explosions. This position will work closely with artists in animated film production to develop new algorithms and efficient workflow tools. The team integrates their new algorithms into industry standard third party effects & animation packages. Our team encourages publishing our work and presenting at industry conferences. If this sounds like the work environment you have been searching for, please apply.

Job Responsibilities:

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Research and develop solvers and supporting toolsets for the FX and CFX departments

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Integration of software into 3rd party tools (e.g., Houdini)

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Support tools in a film production environment

Job Number

35399BR
Posting Category

Technology/Engineering
Country

United States
Sub-Business

Film Animation Technology
About Us

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.

Visitwww.dreamworksanimation.com to see our latest animated film and television productions.

DreamWorks is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
State/Province

California
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Strong experience with simulation

·  Degree in Computer Science or related field

·  C++ experience

Desired Characteristics

·  Strong math background

·  2-3 years software development experience in production environment

·  Experience writing or using FX/CFX software

·  Houdini HDK and/or Maya API

·  Developing multi-threaded software

·  Python or scripting language

City

Glendale