Senior Animation Programmer
Core
Design, implement, and optimize high-fidelity character animation systems and combat/interaction mechanics in real-time games.
Role type
Senior IC animation programmer
Builds
Character locomotion, state machines, IK solvers, procedural animation systems, and animation-driven gameplay features
Domain
Video games / Real-time 3D animation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, skeletal animation fundamentals, performance optimization, 3D math
Preferred skills
Motion matching, procedural animation, networked animation systems, custom editor plugins, console certification knowledge
Technologies
Unreal Engine, C++, Animation Blueprints, Control Rig
Responsibilities
Design and maintain animation systems; develop locomotion and procedural animation; collaborate with animators and technical artists; optimize performance across platforms; mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC