Senior Research Scientist
Pixar
Film and Television Production
Emeryville, CA - USA
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role you bridge academic research and studio-scale production, solving advanced graphics and AI challenges to advance Pixar’s creative pipeline. You will lead and publish research while collaborating with artists, TDs, and engineers to deploy scalable solutions under tight deadlines. You’ll shape strategy by tracking emerging tech and advocating for studio adoption, contributing to Pixar’s leadership in the global research community.
Responsibilities
- Identify and solve complex graphics/AI problems and prototype scalable algorithms and software
- Collaborate with artists, technical directors, and engineers to tackle real-world production challenges
- Lead research projects and publish results in top venues (e.g., SIGGRAPH) to maintain Pixar’s global research presence
- Stay current on emerging technologies and provide recommendations for studio adoption
Key requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, or a related field
- 7+ years of post-graduate research experience in academia or industry R&D
- Sustained history of original research and publications in top-tier venues (ACM SIGGRAPH, CVPR, NeurIPS) and recognized leadership in the field
- Deep expertise in at least one area of graphics/AI, solid coding skills, and ability to analyze cutting-edge technologies
Description
In this role you bridge academic research and studio-scale production, solving advanced graphics and AI challenges to advance Pixar’s creati…
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