“What would you say you do here?”Build new tools to facilitate studio specific workflows and improve pipeline efficiency. Respond to feedback from artists to improve internal toolsets. Work with artists to determine problem areas in the pipeline and build solutions. Improve and maintain existing internal toolsets Qualifications“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 1 years’ experience in software development. Python and/or C software development experience. Experience with Houdini and other industry standard DCC (digital content creation) tools. Knowledge of computer graphics concepts and algorithms. Experience with object-oriented software design. Experience with UI development using Qt or equivalent UI toolset. Ability to work closely with end users and engineers. Attention to detail and strong communication skills“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, Hydra delegates, and its usage in feature production pipelines. Experience with GPU accelerated graphics and compute methods. Experience with collaborative software development and source control (such as Git)Experience with UNIX/ Linux programming environments. Additional Requirements:Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 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: $115,000 - $145,000