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

Excellent communication and collaboration across diverse roles (artists to executives)Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and within a team Strong presentation and technical writing capabilities Deep expertise in graphics/AI Solid coding skills 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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