Software Engineer - Rendering

Netflix

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Base: $124,000 - $179,000 cad; bonus/equity: no st...
Hybrid
5+ years c++ experience in high performance computing
Master's or phd in computer science or related field
Strong mathematical skills in monte carlo integration
Netflix Animation Studios is building a community of amazing talent to create bold, immersive animated films globally

Job Summary

  • Netflix Animation Studios is building a community of amazing talent to create bold, immersive animated films globally.
  • The role involves developing and enhancing the proprietary Glimpse rendering engine, including the scene representation and shading system.
  • Candidates will work in a hybrid environment in Vancouver with a competitive salary range of $124,000 - $179,000 CAD plus comprehensive benefits.

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Netflix Animation Studios is building a community of amazing talent to create bold, immersive animated films globally.

Salary

Base: $124,000 - $179,000 CAD; Bonus/Equity: No stock options; Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, mental health support, retirement programs, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years C++ experience in high performance computing
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong mathematical skills in Monte Carlo integration
  • Experience with photorealistic rendering and global illumination
  • Knowledge of shading technologies like OSL and GLSL
  • Experience with massively parallel CPU and GPU architectures

Nice-to-have

  • Real-time rendering experience
  • Familiarity with Houdini and Maya APIs
  • Passion for optimization and data structures
  • Collaboration with technically minded artists
  • Exposure to Embree and OpenImageIO libraries

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience developing 3D rendering software using C++
  • Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering
  • Background in film, animation, television, visualization, games, or academia
  • Thorough understanding of light transport and global illumination techniques

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