Software Developer (Graphics Engineer)

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research arm of The Walt Disney Company’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, the talented corps of Imagineers are responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects.

The Walt Disney Imagineering Technology Studio is looking for a dedicated Graphics Engineer and Unreal Graphics Engine Software Developer to build and deploy the next generation of show technologies that will drive our guest experiences in upcoming attractions and venues.

What You Will Do

• Graphics engine development in Unreal
• Unreal engine development
• Software estimation, scheduling, planning, design, implementation, and closeout activities for assigned project scope. Must work closely with other technical divisions of work to ensure constructed systems (inclusive of both hardware and software) operate cooperatively and optimally over the expected usable life of the project.
• Must balance evolving technical requirements with fixed budgets and schedules and communicate risks and options to both Studio and Project leadership.
• Partner with both Studio and Project leadership to implement project goals while employing best software development practices and adhering to relevant company and industry standards.
• Develop and/or maintain multiple complex whole projects or entire pieces of software both guest-facing and internal WDI-facing. This includes architecture, design, and implementation.
• Work with project leads to provide updates to the status and condition of software product progress.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge in GPU Rendering architecture
• Knowledge in C, C++, C#
• Knowledge in graphics API (d3d11/d3d12/opengl/vulkan) and shader language (HLSL)
• Knowledge in Unreal and/or Unity or similar game engine development
• 3+ years knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including version control and workflow management tools including JIRA, Github, Gitlab, Jenkins, etc.
• Demonstrable technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in GPU Rendering architecture
• Expertise in C, C++, C#, JS/Node.JS and/or Python.
• Expertise in graphics API (d3d11/d3d12/opengl/vulkan) and shader language (HLSL)
• Shipped game titles and/or software products
• Experience with building interactive installations into physical spaces.
• Familiarity and/or experience with: Touch Designer, Physical Hardware
• Proven ability to learn new programming languages and work within complicated systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees preferred.

Additional Information

This role is located onsite in Glendale, CA.

This role may require travel on behalf of the company to project destinations for business trips and installs (between overnight and 3 months stay).

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in location is $138,900 to $186,200 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.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park – Disneyland – Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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