[BangPypers] [JOB] DreamWorks Dedicated Unit Technicolor : R&D Pipeline Engineer

[Venkatraman Sneha]

Openings at DreamWorks Dedicated Unit Technicolor, India (Bangalore) 

About the company: 

DreamWorks Animation is a leading producer of high-quality entertainment
including CG animated feature films, television series and specials,
that have included franchises such as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda.
In mid-2008, DreamWorks Animation partnered with Technicolor India to
create DreamWorks Dedicated Unit (DDU), Technicolor India, the first
studio for DreamWorks Animation outside of the US, with the goal of
creating a fully functioning studio for DreamWorks Animation in India.

"...We have transformed over the years from hand-drawn animation to
computer-generated films to being a leader in 3D entertainment. Our
strategy has remained the same: to produce great stories that are
creatively driven and technologically state-of-the-art. In pursuit of
this goal I'm proud to say that what defines DreamWorks Animation more
than anything else is the dedication and the expertise of our people."

- Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, DreamWorks Animation SKG


The Studio - Life at DDU

While DDU operates under the HR umbrella of Technicolor India, the
employees are provided the same world class facilities and work culture
that has propelled DreamWorks Animation among the "100 Best Companies to
Work For" by FORTUNE(r) Magazine for four consecutive years and
currently ranked at #12 in 2013. DDU integrates seamlessly with
DreamWorks Animation's other campuses through proprietary tools and
technology including state-of-the-art video conferencing facilities and
review rooms.

The employees of DDU, led by world class leadership, share a passion to
tell stories and make movies and bring your most beloved DreamWorks
characters to life, with an unflinching commitment to delivering the
highest level of quality that has become the hallmark of DreamWorks
Animation. It is hence not surprising that DDU attracts a diverse
collection of artists, technologists, production and corporate staff
including a sizeable number of international talent from countries such
as Australia, Belgium, France, Spain, Singapore, Thailand and USA.

The artists at DDU are currently working on their first full-length
feature film - 'Penguins of Madagascar', after having successfully
delivered highly rated TV specials such as Merry Madagascar, Scared
Shrekless, Madly Madagascar, beside adding valuable contributions to
full-feature animated films such as "Puss In Boots", "Madagascar 3 -
Europe's Most Wanted" and "Rise of the Guardians".

In addition to getting to work on the most prized entertainment
properties, every day DreamWorkers enjoy free breakfast at the studio,
fitness classes such yoga and pilates, art galleries and more. The
training department at DDU provides a wide range of artistic and
technical training to enhance the ongoing development of our employees.
To celebrate our films and company milestones, DDU has premiere
screenings of all of DreamWorks Animation's movies to all employees and
their families. At its core, DDU celebrates the unique personalities of
our employees. We support a diverse group of employee interests at work
including the DDU Photography group, DDU Badminton club, GreenWorks
(with Eco friendly members), volunteer groups, film club and more.

At the heart of DDU is the desire to tell great stories and inspire
audiences. Our company culture encourages our employees to not only
create but also innovate and, ultimately, have fun while at it!

Follow these links to see and hear what our employees have to say about
work and life at the DDU:

DDU Sizzle reel (life at DDU): http://vimeo.com/32071503

DDU 2011 Studio reel: http://vimeo.com/20462459

DDU 2012 Studio reel: http://vimeo.com/50970882

 

How is python is used in the company: 

DreamWorks Animation's day to day technical production operations are
executed using its complex scalable proprietary pipeline, which is
almost all python based. In addition, almost all the proprietary and
third party software tools provide a python extension language through
pyrex, boost.python and pyQt. The NxG pipeline for the studio is a
highly scalable distributed system with complex taskflow mgmt systems
and analytics all built on python.

 

Pipeline Engineer Job Description: 


Description


A Pipeline Engineer designs and implements production tools that manage
and visualize the data used in the creation of animated feature films.
Pipeline Engineers are responsible for integrating proprietary and third
party tools into production.  Working with both Technical Directors and
R&D Software Engineers, a Pipeline Engineer is responsible for executing
the global technical vision for the pipeline.


Duties and Responsibilities


*	Provide support and development of tools and procedures to
extend and enhance the pipeline.
*	Ensure software development follows studio policies and
guidelines.
*	Work closely with other Pipeline Engineers, Technical Directors,
and R&D Software Engineers to maintain and further the production
pipeline.
*	Assist in training and mentoring of other Pipeline Engineers.
*	Continually seek out and explore new technologies and report on
their applicability to a production environment.
*	Provide expertise and code reviews to production developers as
needed.
*	Reports to the Pipeline Manager.


Qualifications


*	Strong programming skills.  Proficiency in C, C++, Python,
Object Oriented Programming, Elastic Computing, Model/View/Controller
framework
*	Experience with multiple GUI toolkits (Qt a plus)
*	Experience with back end persistent storage mechanisms such as
SQL, XML, JSON a plus.
*	Experience with tool integration into existing or new pipelines.
*	Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a
group, and work with minimal supervision.
*	Exceptional communication skills in dealing with both technical
and artistic groups.


Education


B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

 

To apply:

Please email your applications to: careers.ddu at technicolor.com