Gameplay Animation Programmer

PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINEWhat We DoUnreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.What You'll DoWe are looking for an experienced Gameplay Animation Programmer for our Engine Animation Programming Development team. You will be responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining core gameplay animation systems of Unreal Engine 5, as well as optimizing them for multiple platforms. You will also work closely with other teams, artists and product managers to turn cutting edge R&D into production ready features used in shipped titles.In this role, you willDevelop novel runtime and gameplay focused animation tools and technologyExtend, enhance and support existing animation tools and technologyWork closely with other engineers, animators, technical animators, product designers, leads and external technology partners across multiple teams and timezonesCollaborate with leadership on a vision to push Animation Technology forward in Unreal Engine and first party and third party games and projectsWrite technical documentation and designsWhat we're looking for3+ years of professional game and/or animation system development experienceA passion for Locomotion Systems, 3Cs, gameplay animation look and feelComfortable with common runtime animation techniques: animation state machines, root motion, IK, pose warping, etcExtensive experience in writing C++ applicationsExcellent linear algebra skills and applications of linear algebra in softwareExperience with multi-threaded programming and system tasks such as graphics, audio, I/O, networking, memory handling, debuggers, etcExperience with application-level programming such as script compilers and user-facing toolsExcellent interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical people alikePerformance-minded development and optimization skillsEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEWe pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.