Pixar's RenderMan Products Group is looking to develop and maintain its world-renowned rendering software by bringing in interns to assist with these tasks.
Requirements
- You are fluent in C++ and have some experience with Python
- You have a solid foundation in software engineering, including object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with GPU programming is a plus
- 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 are familiar with machine learning techniques.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is a plus
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
Other
- The focus of your college degree is in computer science, computer graphics or another area of relevant study
- 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 keep up with the latest developments in the industry, including recent research
- Minimally a junior in college working towards a degree or certificate in computer science, computer graphics or other areas 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
- You already possess the legal right to work in the United States
- This is a full-time position. You must be available to work on-site Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26
- Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student/intern visas at this time
- 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.
- 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 1, 2026
