DreamWorks Technology - Nuke Developer

Company Description

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 Animation is looking for a Compositing Tools Software Engineer to join our Production Software team. This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving tools, workflows, and integrations for The Foundry’s Nuke within our animation production pipeline. You will collaborate directly with VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, and compositing leads to develop custom tools, gizmos, and plugins that help achieve the creative vision of the production while ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork! 

Job Description

“What would you say you do here?”

• Analyze and iteratively improve DreamWorks’ compositing tools, plugins, gizmos, and workflows
• Collaborate with production creative leadership to design custom plugins and solutions for the needs of each production
• Partner with compositors to identify workflow challenges and provide technical solutions
• Optimize compositing scripts, rendering performance, and resource usage
• Provide day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting for compositors

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 4+ years experience in software development
• Strong C++ and Python software development
• Experience with third party compositing software (such as Nuke)
• Experience with object-oriented software design
• Experience with UI development using Qt or equivalent UI toolset
• Development experience and ability to work closely with end users and engineers
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Experience in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality

“What can I offer?”

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Professional experience in a VFX or animation studio
• Experience with USD and its usage in feature production pipelines
• Familiarity with OCIO/ACES workflows and color management
• Experience with collaborative software development and source control (such as Git)
• Experience with UNIX/Linux programming environments

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.