Software Engineering Intern, RenderMan - Summer 2026

Disney • Emeryville, CA

18d • $40 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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
• Minimally a junior in college working towards a degree or certificate in computer science, computer graphics or other areas of relevant study.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GPU programming is a plus
• You are familiar with machine learning techniques. Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is a plus

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees