Glendale, United States of America

NBCUniversal is hiring a DreamWorks Technology - Senior Render Engineer

Shape the future of animation rendering by joining a pioneering team dedicated to pushing the limits of visual storytelling. You'll play a key role in evolving MoonRay, a state-of-the-art path tracer that powers the studio's most ambitious animated features, short films, and visual effects projects.

What You'll Do

  • Lead research and development of rendering tools and systems for film, themed entertainment, and next-generation content
  • Advance physically-based rendering techniques to support distinctive, stylized artistic looks
  • Enhance MoonRay’s core capabilities, focusing on scalability and efficiency across single and distributed systems
  • Collaborate directly with artists and technical directors to refine rendering workflows and visual outcomes
  • Optimize algorithms and code for high-performance rendering at scale

Why This Matters

Your work will directly influence the look and production quality of award-winning animated content. You’ll contribute to open-source initiatives through the Academy Software Foundation, helping advance the global graphics community while working within a culture known for innovation, technical excellence, and creative collaboration.

Technology Environment

The role centers on MoonRay and modern rendering practices, including path tracing and physically-based techniques. You’ll work in a technically rigorous environment where research meets real-world production demands.

Required Skills
C++
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Posted 3 months ago