$180K - $233K/yr
... Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.) * Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration and mentoring ... maker projects, and more-you might find yourself spinning up new Kafka clusters by day and ...
$180K - $233K/yr
... Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.) * Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration and mentoring ... maker projects, and more-you might find yourself spinning up new Kafka clusters by day and ...
Emeryville, CA · On-site
$180K - $233K/yr
... Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.) * Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration and mentoring ... maker projects, and more-you might find yourself spinning up new Kafka clusters by day and ...
Emeryville, CA · On-site
$180K - $233K/yr
... Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.) * Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration and mentoring ... maker projects, and more-you might find yourself spinning up new Kafka clusters by day and ...
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To thrive as a Puppet Maker, you need expertise in sculpting, woodworking, textile crafting, and an eye for detail, often supported by a background in fine arts or theater design. Familiarity with hand tools, sewing machines, and materials such as wood, foam, fabric, and paint is crucial, though formal certification is rare but training in arts or crafts can be advantageous. Creativity, patience, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration enhance performance in this role. These skills are important for producing high-quality, functional puppets that meet artistic specifications and withstand repeated use in performances.
A typical day for a Puppet Maker involves working on the design, construction, repair, or customization of puppets for theatrical performances, film, television, or educational purposes. Tasks may include sketching designs, selecting and sourcing materials, assembling components, painting, and adding mechanical or movable features. You may collaborate closely with directors, performers, and set designers to ensure that the puppets match creative visions and function smoothly. The role often requires balancing deadlines with attention to detail and occasionally troubleshooting issues that arise during rehearsals or performances. This variety keeps the job engaging while offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the storytelling process.
A Puppet Maker designs, constructs, and repairs puppets for theater, television, film, or other performances. They use various materials like wood, foam, fabric, and latex to create expressive and functional puppets. The job often involves sculpting, painting, sewing, and mechanical rigging to ensure movement and durability. Puppet Makers may work independently or collaborate with production teams, puppet performers, and directors.
$180K - $233K/yr
Full-time
Posted 21 days ago
What You'll Do
Create and implement a strategy to migrate our Kafka infrastructure back to on-prem management, and own ongoing operations including maintenance, upgrades and support
Support filmmaking pipelines by helping manage our digital asset version control system, built on Perforce P4
Work with internal production and engineering teams, along with external vendors, to shape the strategic direction of Pixar's data streaming offerings via resource planning, best practice recommendations and industry analysis
Collaborate with teammates to create a supportive environment focused on providing first-rate service to the studio
Work with other Systems teams to coordinate on machine configuration, security protocols and patching policies
Troubleshoot challenging and complex issues in a Linux environment
Participate in an on-call rotation for vital services
What You Bring
12+ years of experience implementing, maintaining and supporting mission-critical services on Linux
Expertise in administering Kafka or other data streaming services
Scripting skills (in Python or shell) that make automation your go-to
Excellent Linux systems engineering skills, including practical knowledge of configuration / infrastructure as code (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.)
Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration and mentoring
Well-honed problem solving skills, including a willingness to pitch in to resolve issues even if they're not part of your domain.
Ability to lead large projects to completion
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate highly-technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Bonus Points
Familiarity with Perforce P4
Experience working with vendor support
Experience with other technologies the team manages: Elasticsearch, Splunk, Oracle DB
Experience in an Animation or VFX studio environment
Experience with operating and securing Cloud-based services
Why Pixar?
At Pixar, you'll tackle meaningful technical challenges while contributing directly to the films that inspire millions. Beyond your technical work, you'll be part of a vibrant community where Pixarians express themselves through art, board games, maker projects, and more-you might find yourself spinning up new Kafka clusters by day and performing with your band at Pixarpalooza by night.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $180,115.00 to $233,090.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We know our storytelling is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Pixar participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
