Senior Gameplay and Animation Engineer
On-site · Brighton, England, United Kingdom or Brno, South Moravian, Czechia
Job Summary
As a Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer, you will own and continue the development of key gameplay and animation systems, ensuring high code quality. Responsibilities include prototyping and coding gameplay features, collaborating with design and animation teams, supporting project planning, identifying risks, and researching coding techniques to stay current in the gaming industry. Key qualifications include extensive programming experience, proficiency in C++, experience with Unreal Engine, and knowledge of gaming technologies like GAS.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrable programming experience in a creative environment
- Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine
- Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D Maths and strong familiarity with Object-Oriented (OO) design principles
- Experience with GAS - the Unreal Gameplay Ability System
- Unreal Engine, Blueprints and Unreal Animation Principles
- Dedication to code quality and documentation, and ability to learn and master new technologies and code
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines
- Effective communicator and collaborator with multi-disciplinary team members
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on experience developing for Unreal Engine and Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- Experience with player controlled characters, Unreal enhanced inputs, cameras and camera systems
- Implementation experience in one or more of the following areas: Inverse Kinematics techniques, Ragdoll and physics-based character animation, Procedural animation techniques, Keyframe animation and forward kinematics, Machine learning driven animation techniques
Additional Requirements
- Equal employment opportunity commitment including reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
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