Dream Works Hiring

LOCATION  : Glendale, CA

POSITION    : Sr. Rendering Developer 
   
                       : Render Wrangler

Render Wrangler

Render Wrangler or Technical Resource Administrators (TRA) duties include monitoring and load balancing a distributed batch queue, assisting artists with errored jobs, and assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the render farm. They monitor the I/O of data across various file systems and initiate data moves to allocate disk space. This includes processing archive and delete requests, monitoring the tape library and its servers, and preparing archived data for transfer to on site and off site storage facilities. Other responsibilities include retrieval of lost/deleted data, outsourcing via recordable media and/or FTP to partner companies, and responding to all support calls assigned to the department.

Qualifications

• One year of Python, Linux, Shell scripting and basic systems administration experience
• Good verbal and writing skills, good organizational skills
• Able to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment

" Can work well with a group or independently

• Able to work very flexible hours on weekend evenings or nights

Sr. Rendering Developer

Dreamworks Animation is looking for an experienced software developer to join the development team of our proprietary rendering toolset. Its an exciting time to be on the team; there is significant change in almost every area of the rendering system. It is a unique opportunity to work on the latest rendering algorithms in a production environment, in close contact with artists.
The position requires strong software development skills, a solid rendering foundation and good team working skills. You will be expected to take ownership of significant components of the renderer as well as guide and collaborate with team members.

Qualifications

Required:

Expert in C/C++ large-scale software development
M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Solid computer graphics and rendering background
Strong expertise in software rendering algorithms
Experience in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality.
Good communication skills and an aptitude for working in small teams

Preferred:

Particle or volume rendering expertise
Experience with scan conversion and rasterization
Experience developing tools for production vfx, animation or video games
Strong understanding of and experience with other parallel programming models and code and data optimization
Experience technical leading a medium to large project

All qualified applicants should send their resume and materials to one of the following addresses:
DreamWorks Animation 1000 Flower Street Glendale, CA 91201 Attn: Recruiting	PDI/DreamWorks 1800 Seaport Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063

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