Job Description

2+ years of hands-on experience with RenderMan

across production environments

Programming & Plugin Development:

Proficient in C++ and Python for developing custom plugins using RenderMan C++ SDK to support proprietary and volumetric data formats such as OpenVDB

Computer Graphics & Shading:

Expert understanding of computer graphics principles with practical experience in shader development, look development, shading, lighting, and ray tracing, including RIS, RSL (RenderMan Shading Language), physically-based rendering (PBR) workflows, and core rendering architecture (path tracing, ray tracing, global illumination)

Lighting & Color Management:

Strong knowledge of color space management, image-based lighting (IBL), and global illumination techniques

Pipeline Integration:

Experience integrating high-volume rendering pipelines with industry-standard DCC applications (Maya, Katana, Houdini) and other render engines (Arnold, V-Ray), with foundational knowledge of USD workflows *

Optimization & Problem-Solving:

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex rendering issues including noise reduction (denoising), sampling optimization, memory management for large-scale assets, and streamlining material assignment and texture workflows