Senior Animation Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States
Posted 9 months ago
Last seen 9 months ago
Active
full-time
Game Programming - 31st Union
$120,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Summary
Join Gearbox Entertainment as a Senior Animation Engineer to lead the development of innovative animation systems for a new AAA title. Collaborate with a diverse team to create fluid and responsive character animations.
About this job
As a Senior Animation Engineer, you will develop animation systems for a multiplatform AAA title, collaborating with designers and artists to create high-performance animations. Your role includes optimizing character movement and ensuring seamless integration with gameplay mechanics.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with game engine internals, particularly in animation systems
- Expertise in animation systems, including blend trees, procedural animation, inverse kinematics (IK), and animation state machines
- Experience optimizing and refining animation performance for PC and console platforms
- Solid understanding of 3D math and physics as they apply to animation systems
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality animations
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary
- Bonus and/or equity awards
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
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