I happened across a job posting at ILM tonight. Holy shit would that be cool. I've wanted to work there since I was 10 years old.

Once it's filled that page will likely go away, so here are the job reqs:

Systems/Tools Programmer (Python)

Department: Information Systems

Position Summary: Develops tools and applications to assist productions and CG Resources in managing resources, render processes and CG assets. Provides support to individuals and groups using these tools.

Responsibilities:

• Improves, develops, tests, maintains, and documents script libraries and large-scale applications for use by CG Resources and ILM Productions.
  
• Develops and distributes new systems and script releases and maintains relevant versions and libraries; assists with and follows up on integration.
  
• Receives requests and changes from Resources and Productions. Performs analysis, develops and integrates these changes into existing scripts and applications.
  
• Troubleshoots specific tools/applications issues with users and provides guidelines and assistance for all new development occurring outside the department.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical degree with 2-3 years experience in a professional software development environment required. Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective contributor on mid to large scale development projects.
• Proficient in UNIX.
• Python experience required. Shell and scripting language such as TCL or perl WBN.
• Experience with C or C++.
• Experience with computer graphics production a plus.
• SQL and database experience a must.
• Familiar with software development and Quality Assurance practices.
• Good communication and organization skills.

I got a darn good gig, but that right there is my dream job.