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Senior Animation Engineer
1 year ago
Wildlight Entertainment is a brand-new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and everyone is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences.
We're a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work where they can be most productive. Currently, we can employ in the United States and Canada. We also have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.
We are seeking a Senior Animation Engineer to build the technology needed to deliver the dynamic, responsive animation suite expected in a AAA experience. If you love working with animators, designers, and technical artists to build efficient animation systems which achieve compelling visual targets while supporting and enhancing gameplay features, this role may be for you. As a Senior Animation Engineer, you will drive our in-engine animation technology and workflows. You will learn the engine’s existing animation systems and use this knowledge to define best practices for the rest of the team. You will use input from the animation and design teams to identify and implement the custom animation features needed to achieve the desired player experience. You will work closely with designers and gameplay engineers to establish best practices for driving animation from various game systems. As a part of our engineering team, you’ll also contribute to a culture of collaborative problem-solving, technical excellence, and continuous education and improvement.
Responsibilities
- Work with the animation team to establish visual targets and technical requirements for our animation systems, then implement the features required to achieve the stated goals.
- Build a comprehensive understanding of Unreal Engine’s animation systems and use this knowledge to inform visual targets, best practices, and internal development needs.
- Work with the technical art team to optimize the efficiency of animation workflows.
- Implement the animation-game interface through which gameplay engineers and scripters control animations at runtime. Advise the team on best practices for using these interfaces.
- Optimize the runtime performance of animation systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of game development experience with a focus on animation systems
- Strong understanding of modern game animation techniques, pipelines, and workflows
- Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills
- Excellent 3D math skills
- Strong understanding of how to design systems for high performance on modern hardware
- Excellent communication skills
Nice to Haves
- Unreal Engine experience is a plus
- Experience working with networked game simulations and modern networking paradigms
- Experience working on character movement, camera, and/or controls
Compensation: We believe that a team that builds together wins together. Because of that, our compensation packages consist of competitive industry standard base salaries, an annual bonus, and royalties. For this specific role, the base salary range is $170,000 to $220,000, with the final salary offered dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.
Benefits: We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment with a no-crunch culture and an unlimited PTO policy so people can take the time when they need and want it! Additionally, we offer comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision coverage for you and your family and paid parental leave.
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