Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan - Summer 2026
Disney
Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan - Summer 2026
Job Description
Job Summary:
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.
About Pixar Animation Studios:
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renoinswned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Toy Story 3,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” and “Coco.” Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Pixar Inc., which is part of a business we call Pixar Animation Studios.
Pixar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location Emeryville, California, United States
Salary
84,052.8 - 84,052.8 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-taskintermediate
- Ability to work well independently within a fast-paced, dynamic, quality-obsessed environmentintermediate
- Keeping up with the latest developments in the industry, including recent researchintermediate
- Legal right to work in the United Statesintermediate
- Availability to work on-site from Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26intermediate
Required Qualifications
- College degree focus in computer science, computer graphics or another relevant area (experience)
- Fluent in C++ and some experience with Python (experience)
- Solid foundation in software engineering, including object-oriented programming (experience)
- Understanding and interest in photorealistic rendering (ray tracing, BXDFs, geometry processing) (experience)
- Familiarity with shading languages and their use in film production pipelines (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with GPU programming (experience)
- Experience with machine learning techniques (experience)
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow (experience)
- Further studies at Master’s or PhD level (experience)
- Within first year after graduation (experience)
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
- Share engineering responsibilities and foster adoption of best practices
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Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan - Summer 2026
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Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan - Summer 2026
Job Description
Job Summary:
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.
About Pixar Animation Studios:
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renoinswned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Toy Story 3,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” and “Coco.” Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Pixar Inc., which is part of a business we call Pixar Animation Studios.
Pixar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location Emeryville, California, United States
Salary
84,052.8 - 84,052.8 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-taskintermediate
- Ability to work well independently within a fast-paced, dynamic, quality-obsessed environmentintermediate
- Keeping up with the latest developments in the industry, including recent researchintermediate
- Legal right to work in the United Statesintermediate
- Availability to work on-site from Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26intermediate
Required Qualifications
- College degree focus in computer science, computer graphics or another relevant area (experience)
- Fluent in C++ and some experience with Python (experience)
- Solid foundation in software engineering, including object-oriented programming (experience)
- Understanding and interest in photorealistic rendering (ray tracing, BXDFs, geometry processing) (experience)
- Familiarity with shading languages and their use in film production pipelines (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with GPU programming (experience)
- Experience with machine learning techniques (experience)
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow (experience)
- Further studies at Master’s or PhD level (experience)
- Within first year after graduation (experience)
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
- Share engineering responsibilities and foster adoption of best practices
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