Senior Animation Programmer

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Animation Programmer and contribute to the development of high-fidelity, scalable animation systems for our story-driven RPGs. You will work on diverse aspects of animation, from gunplay and character locomotion to environmental interactions. Collaborate with animators, artists, and engineers to design, prototype, and implement new features, enhancing character fidelity and believability. You will also improve workflows for efficient animation development and debugging. This hybrid/in-office or fully remote position offers a competitive compensation package and numerous benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the game industry (with at least 3 years in a similar position)
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, specifically in the animation area
• Deep knowledge of C++
• Experience in working on various platforms
• Strong system architecture skills
• Ability to debug and optimize code
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• At least one AAA title shipped on different platforms

Responsibilities

• Work on various aspects of animation, from sophisticated gunplay and character locomotion to enhancing the environments our characters interact with, including the vehicles they drive and the worlds they inhabit
• Address a diverse range of engineering challenges essential for delivering believable and consistent animations across various situations and game modes
• Collaborate with animators, artists, and fellow engineers to design, prototype, and implement new features
• Continuously enhance our character fidelity and believability as we scale up in complexity
• Develop and improve workflows to ensure that both animators and engineers can efficiently build, refine, and debug animation behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RPG and/or open world games
• A team player who can think and work creatively, taking initiative to solve problems
• A continued drive towards professional growth
• An agile mindset with a passion for creating games!

Benefits

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental)
• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years)
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual
• 401K with employer matching
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available
• Merch — regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world