The Walt Disney Imagineering Technology Studio Art & Media Pipeline team is looking for a Senior level developer with 8-10 years experience to assist with programming tasks and technical responsibilities of the group. The Technology Studio is a group of technologists working within Imagineering to create and deploy software and software/hardware integration tools to help increase the capabilities of Imagineering art and design practice. This position is a Project Hire position, meaning it will have a set duration based on business needs.


Responsibilities :


+ Digital pipeline tools development for 3D content creation including theme-park visualizations, animated animatronic animations, ride vehicles, simulated projectors, and other dynamic show elements

+ Troubleshoot and support previously built software products and/or proof-of-concepts

+ Engage with designers and artists to better support them and gather new requirements


Basic Qualifications :


+ Minimum of 8-10 year's experience as Technical Director or similar working in VFX Pipeline and/or Video game pipeline

+ Autodesk Maya (scripting and API (C++/Python/OpenMaya API) development experience as well animation rigging experience

+ Programming proficiency in Python (with an emphasis on packaging/deployment/ custom user tools)

+ Unreal (general, asset workflow / basic blueprints)

+ Working with Windows systems

+ Communication skills (written and spoken), problem-solving, adaptability and a willingness to mentor junior developers


Preferred Qualifications :


+ Virtual Reality experience in both content development and/or systems development

+ Game engine development (game logic, plugin, core engine) experience

+ CAD software (SolidWorks, REVIT, Rhino or equivalent)

+ Shotgrid

+ UI/UX prototyping or programming experience and/or tools (PyQt, Qt, Wx, CSS)

+ Web programming (HTML5/CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Django)

+ Developing cross-platform software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)

+ Strong 3D math skills and computer graphics programming experience (OpenGL/DirectX)

+ Ability to learn new APIs and SDKs quickly

+ Familiarity with USD

+ Familiarity with REZ

+ Shader programming experience (GLSL/HLSL/Cg)

+ Physics based simulation (Simulink, ANSYS)

+ Knowledge of 3D/2D content creation software (Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, SolidWorks, Houdini, Substance Painter, etc.)


Required Education :


+ Bachelors or equivalent experience


**Job ID:** 7107812020211031

**Location:** Lake Buena Vista,Florida

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