Walt Disney
Studio Production Pipeline Engineer (PH)
Walt Disney, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Job Posting Title:Studio Production Pipeline Engineer (PH) Req ID:10090769 Job Description:Overview:The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technology leader. Walt’s passion was continuously envisioning new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from animation, theme parks, resorts, and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, and various other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences, and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
The Disney Branded Television (DBT) group oversees the creation, development, and production of live-action and animation television content for children, teenagers, and families under the Disney brand through the Disney Television Animation studio. This content is aired on the group's various cable channels, including Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and the Disney + Streaming platform. DBT works on developing original series, movies, and other content that align with Disney's family-friendly brand image and appeal to its target audience. These television properties could include distribution deals, marketing strategies, and brand management.Because of DBT's strong use of commercial and custom software technologies to create its products, its use of technology, engineering, development techniques, and software is essential to its production operations and workflows. We’re seeking an intellectually curious, business-savvy, analytical powerhouse to join the Disney Branded Television Technology team as a Senior Software Engineer in Test. In this role, you will develop and support solutions across DBT: Productions and Development.Responsibilities:The SPPE is a pipeline engineer responsible for developing the Studio’s production tracking and management toolset. This includes designing and developing pipeline scripts and applications and maintaining the existing pool of pipeline scripts and applications for the Television Animation business unit.
A high - level breakdown
of
the Pipeline Engineer’s responsibilities follows:Analyzing
pipeline software
procedures
and problems
Evaluating
the
effectiveness
of
existing
software solutions
Making
recommendations
to
improve
production
software
output,
efficiency,
and
workflow
Software
analysis
and
design
Code
testing/integration
High-level
support
of
developed
code
The
SPPE
partners
with
the
technology
department’s
management, department
staff,
and
production
personnel
to
determine the Studio Pipeline needs. Additionally, the SPPE reviews existing pipeline software
capabilities
to
decide
what
changes
can
be
made
within
existing solutions
and
when
new solutions must
be
added
to
provide
solutions
-
whichever
meets
productions
need
in
the timeliest manner
and
fits
within
the SPPEcific
budget.The
SPPE
is
responsive
to
our
environment’s
critical
production
timelines
and
is
able
to
analyze
bugs or other software
glitches,
track
them
to
the
corrupted
code, implement timely
repairs,
and
make
recommendations
for
avoiding
similar situations via
code/software/system
changes
and code management
procedures.
Basic Qualifications:4
years + working
in
a production
pipeline
software development environment
or
equivalent
experience.
Proficiency in:Windows PowerShell and Linux command line functions
Experience with CI/CD workflows.
Python
Git
Software development and scripting for DCC applications such as Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, Houdini
Software development and scripting for Production Workflows and Production tracking applications such as ShotGrid, Ftrack, etc.
Must
be
able
to
work
independently
with
technical and non-technical staff
to
determine
system
needs.
Strong
documentation
techniques
and
creativity
in
developing easy-to-use
tools
and
“quick
fixes”
Able
to
communicate
technical
information
effectively – both
written
and
verbally.
Able to strategically solve complex technical issues
Able to learn and work in a fast-paced, production-critical environment
Must be well-organized and detail oriented.
Must be familiar with Television or Film production or any other fast-paced environment.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Production, or equivalent industry experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies:C/C++, Python back-end development
OpenImageIO, OpenColorIO.
Nuke, Maya, ShotGrid, FTrack development.
Thinkbox Deadline
Javascript & REACT experience.
PyQt/PySide
Experience with environment managers like Rez
Cloud storage (AWS)
Unreal & Perforce
USD
The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $112,600 to $151,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment:Disney Branded Television Job Posting Primary Business:TVA IT Primary Job Posting Category:Software Engineer Employment Type:Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2024-06-03#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Disney Branded Television (DBT) group oversees the creation, development, and production of live-action and animation television content for children, teenagers, and families under the Disney brand through the Disney Television Animation studio. This content is aired on the group's various cable channels, including Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and the Disney + Streaming platform. DBT works on developing original series, movies, and other content that align with Disney's family-friendly brand image and appeal to its target audience. These television properties could include distribution deals, marketing strategies, and brand management.Because of DBT's strong use of commercial and custom software technologies to create its products, its use of technology, engineering, development techniques, and software is essential to its production operations and workflows. We’re seeking an intellectually curious, business-savvy, analytical powerhouse to join the Disney Branded Television Technology team as a Senior Software Engineer in Test. In this role, you will develop and support solutions across DBT: Productions and Development.Responsibilities:The SPPE is a pipeline engineer responsible for developing the Studio’s production tracking and management toolset. This includes designing and developing pipeline scripts and applications and maintaining the existing pool of pipeline scripts and applications for the Television Animation business unit.
A high - level breakdown
of
the Pipeline Engineer’s responsibilities follows:Analyzing
pipeline software
procedures
and problems
Evaluating
the
effectiveness
of
existing
software solutions
Making
recommendations
to
improve
production
software
output,
efficiency,
and
workflow
Software
analysis
and
design
Code
testing/integration
High-level
support
of
developed
code
The
SPPE
partners
with
the
technology
department’s
management, department
staff,
and
production
personnel
to
determine the Studio Pipeline needs. Additionally, the SPPE reviews existing pipeline software
capabilities
to
decide
what
changes
can
be
made
within
existing solutions
and
when
new solutions must
be
added
to
provide
solutions
-
whichever
meets
productions
need
in
the timeliest manner
and
fits
within
the SPPEcific
budget.The
SPPE
is
responsive
to
our
environment’s
critical
production
timelines
and
is
able
to
analyze
bugs or other software
glitches,
track
them
to
the
corrupted
code, implement timely
repairs,
and
make
recommendations
for
avoiding
similar situations via
code/software/system
changes
and code management
procedures.
Basic Qualifications:4
years + working
in
a production
pipeline
software development environment
or
equivalent
experience.
Proficiency in:Windows PowerShell and Linux command line functions
Experience with CI/CD workflows.
Python
Git
Software development and scripting for DCC applications such as Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, Houdini
Software development and scripting for Production Workflows and Production tracking applications such as ShotGrid, Ftrack, etc.
Must
be
able
to
work
independently
with
technical and non-technical staff
to
determine
system
needs.
Strong
documentation
techniques
and
creativity
in
developing easy-to-use
tools
and
“quick
fixes”
Able
to
communicate
technical
information
effectively – both
written
and
verbally.
Able to strategically solve complex technical issues
Able to learn and work in a fast-paced, production-critical environment
Must be well-organized and detail oriented.
Must be familiar with Television or Film production or any other fast-paced environment.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Production, or equivalent industry experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies:C/C++, Python back-end development
OpenImageIO, OpenColorIO.
Nuke, Maya, ShotGrid, FTrack development.
Thinkbox Deadline
Javascript & REACT experience.
PyQt/PySide
Experience with environment managers like Rez
Cloud storage (AWS)
Unreal & Perforce
USD
The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $112,600 to $151,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment:Disney Branded Television Job Posting Primary Business:TVA IT Primary Job Posting Category:Software Engineer Employment Type:Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2024-06-03#J-18808-Ljbffr