laika_Inc
05-13-2006, 01:28 AM
LAIKA/Entertainment is currently looking for a Software Engineer (GUI) for its Research and Development Department.
The Software Engineer works closely with artists and TDs to research, design, and develop in-house tools to solve production issues and make productions more efficient. Responsibilities include building new systems, maintaining current systems, and supporting artists in completing production tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of software under the guidance of a Senior Software Engineer.
- Work directly with artists to help define requirements, develop prototypes, and test end solutions.
- Support applications through training and handling questions for software developed by the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science related field.
- 3 years experience with strong C/C++ or equivalent application development in both console and GUI modes.
- Demonstrated proficiency with developing and deploying GUI based applications.
Relevant Required Abilities and Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to manage time according to current priorities in an efficient manner.
- Balance the time constraints of production with the development of code that is maintainable and extendable in the future.
- Good communication skills with a wide variety of personalities.
- Must be able to handle both long and short term tasks efficiently.
Preferred Abilities and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of object oriented design principles and comfort with a wide variety of data structures.
- Experience on Linux, cross-platform development with Qt.
- Development of CGI web applications under Apache.
Please e-mail resumes to tknott@laika.com referencing Software Engineer in the subject heading. For additional information please visit www.laika.com (http://www.laika.com/)
Laika Entertainment, based in Portland Oregon, is currently in production on several animated feature films including: Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” , directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and The Giant Peach); and “Jack & Ben”, created, written and directed by Jorgen Klubien (Cars, Monsters Inc, Toy Story 2, A Bug’s Life, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid).
The Software Engineer works closely with artists and TDs to research, design, and develop in-house tools to solve production issues and make productions more efficient. Responsibilities include building new systems, maintaining current systems, and supporting artists in completing production tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of software under the guidance of a Senior Software Engineer.
- Work directly with artists to help define requirements, develop prototypes, and test end solutions.
- Support applications through training and handling questions for software developed by the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science related field.
- 3 years experience with strong C/C++ or equivalent application development in both console and GUI modes.
- Demonstrated proficiency with developing and deploying GUI based applications.
Relevant Required Abilities and Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to manage time according to current priorities in an efficient manner.
- Balance the time constraints of production with the development of code that is maintainable and extendable in the future.
- Good communication skills with a wide variety of personalities.
- Must be able to handle both long and short term tasks efficiently.
Preferred Abilities and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of object oriented design principles and comfort with a wide variety of data structures.
- Experience on Linux, cross-platform development with Qt.
- Development of CGI web applications under Apache.
Please e-mail resumes to tknott@laika.com referencing Software Engineer in the subject heading. For additional information please visit www.laika.com (http://www.laika.com/)
Laika Entertainment, based in Portland Oregon, is currently in production on several animated feature films including: Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” , directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and The Giant Peach); and “Jack & Ben”, created, written and directed by Jorgen Klubien (Cars, Monsters Inc, Toy Story 2, A Bug’s Life, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid).