Job Description

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

• 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

Eligibility:

• 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

Visa Sponsorship:

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

Submission Process and Application Materials (Please Read Carefully) :

• 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 1, 2026

The pay rate for this internship in Emeryville is $40.41 per hour.

Job ID: R-04081

Location: Emeryville,California

Job Posting Company: Pixar Animation Studios

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