Yun Lien
About Yun Lien
Yun Lien is a Senior Software Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2017. He has over a decade of experience in various roles at Pixar and previously served as a QA Manager at Rubicon.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Yun Lien has a significant tenure at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has held multiple roles. He began his career at Pixar as a Software Engineer in Test from 2005 to 2011, contributing for six years. Following this, he worked as an RPG Specialist from 2011 to 2013 for two years. Lien then transitioned to a Render Pipeline Developer role, serving from 2013 to 2017 for four years. Since 2017, he has been employed as a Senior Software Engineer, accumulating seven years of experience in this position.
Education and Expertise
Yun Lien earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various capacities within the animation and technology sectors.
Background in Quality Assurance
Before joining Pixar, Yun Lien worked at Rubicon as a QA Manager from 2002 to 2004 for two years. This role involved overseeing quality assurance processes, which likely contributed to his skills in software testing and development. His experience in quality assurance has informed his subsequent roles in software engineering.