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Animation Programmer

Job Description

At Ubisoft Montreal, a preeminent developer of video games located in Montreal’s dynamic Mile-End neighbourhood since 1997, we offer a work environment unique in the industry for allowing you to build and cultivate games that are part of critically acclaimed, iconic AAA franchises of international repute.

When you join Ubi Montreal, you enter a community of passionate, extraordinary developers connected by their need to innovate, to be creative and to work with the latest technology. You’ll discover a world where employees enjoy constant career advancement, a supportive learning environment, and competitive compensation packages.

Summary

The animation programmer is responsible for creating and perfecting the animation engine in order to enhance overall quality of animation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a character/creature animation system;

• Develop interfaces with game systems (AI, character control, etc.);

• Develop tools for use by gameplay programmers and animators;

• Develop procedural animation tools and technologies;

• Collaborate with game productions to create next generation animation system.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Programming experience with an emphasis on character animation

• Strong math background

• Excellent C/C++ programming skills

• Strong 3D math and computer graphics skills

• Experience in IK/FK systems

• Familiarity with building large and dynamically extensible applications

• Experience with multi-threaded engine programming on consoles (Xbox, Playstation)

• Experience building efficient code (CPU/GPU cost, memory usage, code size)

• Adapts to changing requirements

• Understands the overall development cycle of a game engine

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work within a schedule

• Ability to work with colleagues across different Ubisoft studios

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