Senior Software Engineer

Lucasfilm

(San Francisco, California)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm is among the world's leading entertainment service companies, a pioneer in visual effects and sound across multiple mediums, and is home to the legendary Star Wars and Indianna Jones franchise.

Summary

As a Sr Software Engineer within ADG you will play a key role in defining and developing tools and software that content creators use to deliver their vision. Working across a diverse range of areas such as rendering, AI, audio, editors, input devices, tools, and pipelines, you will prototype new ideas, troubleshoot existing systems, and play a key role in leveraging our technology for creative endeavors.

Responsibilities
  • Prototype and implement major engine systems.
  • Rapidly prototype new ideas and concepts.
  • Design, create, refine, and debug systems, features, tools and infrastructure as needed.
  • Support content creators and other customers of ADG technology.
  • Pro-actively identify and address areas for improved user experiences.
  • Plan and manage tasks and schedules effectively.
  • Mentors and advises/assists junior engineers with maintenance of existing software and/or systems.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to form a highly productive team.
Ideal Candidate
  • Strong knowledge of C#/C/C++
  • Strong 3D math including linear algebra.
  • Deep experience with data structures, algorithms performance, and parallel processing techniques.
  • Deep experience with one or more of the following – Rendering, AI, Physics, Networking, Gameplay
  • Self-motivated individual with excellent problem solving skills
  • Experienced working with and maintaining large codebases
  • Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Scientific discipline. Advanced degree preferred
  • Good knowledge of Python
  • Familiarity with DCC packages such as Maya
  • 7+ years of prior experience of game development
  • Contributed to the development of shipped console games

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San Francisco, California
Skills Desired
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  • C++
  • Data Structures
  • Developing Tools
  • Infrastructure
  • Linear Algebra
  • Maya
  • Parallel Processing
  • Python
  • Systems
  • Vision
  • C#
  • Game Development
  • 3D Math
  • Software

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