Software Engineer Rendering
About the job
- At least five years of experience developing 3D rendering software using C++ in high-performance computing environments.
- A Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- A background in film, animation, television, visualization, games, or recent academic work with a strong focus on computer graphics.
- Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with numerical methods, probability, and statistics used for rendering, such as Monte Carlo integration and importance sampling.
- A talent and passion for optimization and working knowledge of efficient spatial data structures.
- A thorough understanding of photorealistic rendering, light transport, and global illumination techniques.
- A passion for algorithms, optimization, and data structures.
- Working knowledge of shading technologies such as RSL, OSL, and GLSL.
- Ability to work in a challenging environment and take direction.
- Willingness to work in a highly dynamic production environment and collaborate with artistic staff.
- Experience with real-time rendering.
- Exposure to raytracing and shading technologies such as Embree, OIIO, OpenPGL, RSL, OSL, and GLSL.
- Experience developing shading or raytracing algorithms on massively parallel architectures such as multithreaded CPUs and GPUs.
- Practice writing high-performance, vectorized code, with a good understanding of parallel programming, compilers, and optimization.
- Familiarity with DCC applications such as Houdini and Maya, including their APIs.
- Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Work on all aspects of the renderer, including scene representation, the render and sampling engine, raytracer, and shading system, to generate highly realistic images for films.
- Create and maintain tools used directly in lighting, shading, and compositing workflows.
- Collaborate closely with technically minded artists to design, implement, and rapidly deploy work into production.
About the company
Netflix is a subscription-based streaming service that provides on-demand TV programs, films, anime, and documentaries to a global audience. It streams video through internet-connected devices such as smart TVs, game consoles, PCs, Macs, mobile phones, and tablets, and it does not show advertisements while watching. The service works by charging users a fixed monthly fee for access to its broad content library, which is regularly updated with new titles. Netflix also includes a children’s experience within the membership, offering PIN-protected parental controls and the ability to block specific titles to ensure a safe viewing environment for younger viewers. Unlike many competitors, Netflix focuses on an ad-free viewing experience and a large, continuously refreshed library across multiple devices. The company’s goal is to provide easy-to-access, on-demand entertainment to people around the world with a simple, user-friendly platform.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Los Gatos, California
Founded
1997
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What believers are saying
- October 4, 2026 Disney licensing added Percy Jackson, Ice Age, and Will Trent.
- Netflix expanded live sports and podcasts in October 2026, supporting ad sales and signups.
- Los Angeles production stayed strong in 2026, with more than 45 confirmed local shoots.
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- Ted Sarandos said October 2026 engagement grew only 2%, missing his target.
- Live programming consumes about 5% of content spending but generated only 1% of viewing.
- YouTube and Disney licensing weaken Netflix’s differentiation; originals misfires could stall retention by 2027.
What makes Netflix unique
- Netflix pairs global originals with licensed hits, including Disney’s October 2026 catalog deal.
- Netflix owns eventized live programming, from NFL Christmas games to FIFA Women’s World Cup rights.
- Netflix’s recommendation engine and 325 million paid subscribers create unmatched global distribution leverage.
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Free lunches
Up to 12 months' maternity and paternity leave
Unlimited vacation days, within reason
Open working hours (at the California office)
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Mobile phone discounts
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