Summer Intern - ILM Research and Development Graduate

Job Description

The R&D Department develops computer graphics software systems and techniques that advance the state of the art in feature film visual effects. R&D Engineers work closely with ILM artists and production crews to identify, develop and support technology solutions, workflows and interfaces.

Responsibilities:
• Apply current computer graphics research toward solving visual effects production challenges.
• Develop software tools for use in visual effects pipelines.
• Assist in the maintenance and support of software systems in use

Basic Qualifications:
• 2 years of academic or industrial experience in the computer graphics field.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming.
• Experience using version control systems such as Perforce or git.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Physical simulation: numerical methods, physical-based modeling.
• Computer vision applications: motion tracking, facial tracking, photo-modeling, and geometric reconstruction.
• Photorealistic rendering: shading (especially of hair and skin), lighting models, BRDF acquisition.
• Natural image matting

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior internship experience working with a media production or commercial software company.

Required Education

Graduate level student pursuing a Master's or PhD from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• At the time of application, must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2020 - August/September 2020. Interns must be available to work full-time for the duration of the internship.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r72o6g-3-149-250-24-42 in your application.