Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan - Summer 2025

Pixar's RenderMan Products Group has internship opportunities assisting in the development and maintenance of its world-renowned rendering software. This internship is based in Emeryville, CA.
Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop tools to facilitate use of RenderMan and ancillary tools in production pipelines
• Perform product development and maintenance tasks
• Proactively test new and existing functionality to ensure the highest levels of quality
• Contribute to team efforts by participating in design discussions, sharing engineering responsibilities, and fostering adoption of best practices

Qualifications:

• The focus of your college degree is in computer science, computer graphics or another area of relevant study
• You have fluency in C++
• You have a solid foundation in software engineering, including object-oriented programming
• You understand and are interested in photorealistic rendering (ray tracing, BXDFs, geometry processing)
• You are familiar with shading languages and their use in film production pipelines
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• You can work well independently within a fast-paced, dynamic, quality-obsessed environment
• You are conversant in the latest developments in the industry
• You are available to work full-time Mon-Fri for 12 consecutive weeks between June 2 - August 22, 2025.
• You already possess the right to work in the United States

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled in university program studying computer science, computer graphics or other area of relevant study. Further studies at Master's or PhD level preferred
• Those within first year after graduation are also eligible to apply for this opportunity

Visa Sponsorship:

• Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student/intern visas at this time

Submission Process and Application Materials:

• Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and your resume
• Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide feedback nor are we able to respond to requests for application status. You will be notified when there is an update on your application.
• In submitting your application, you are agreeing to the terms of our Submission Release Form. Without this, we are unable to consider your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 2, 2025
The pay rate for this internship in Emeryville is $30.00 per hour.