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Senior Gameplay Animation Software Engineer

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14 days ago
Burnaby, CanadaSenior

Base Salary

$96k - $143k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with gameplay engineers and designers to identify and develop new gameplay features.
  • Own key animation-driven gameplay mechanics, including complex locomotion, physical duels, and foot-to-object interactions.
  • Support content creation tools and animation review features.
  • Translate athlete physics, momentum, and sudden changes of direction into interactive systems.
  • Help engineers use existing and new animation features effectively.
  • Research and implement current industry animation techniques.
  • Write, maintain, and optimize robust, performant code.
  • Debug animation issues as they arise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience working with animation or gameplay systems.
  • Solid familiarity and experience with C++.
  • Excellent 3D math and linear algebra skills.
  • Implementation experience with inverse kinematics, procedural animation, keyframe animation, and/or forward kinematics.
  • Ability to explain technical topics to people with varying levels of expertise.
  • Strong attention to detail in creating dynamic, authentic, and responsive character animation.
  • Passion for video games and sports culture.

Benefits

  • Expected base pay range of $96,400 to $142,660 per year in British Columbia at the start of employment.
  • Potential bonus and/or equity awards, subject to applicable considerations.
  • Eligibility to participate in the 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • 15 to 25 days of paid vacation per calendar year or eligibility for the company’s discretionary time off program.
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave.
  • Mental health and wellness support programs.
  • Family planning support through Maven.
  • Commuter benefits and fitness-expense reimbursements.
  • Regular, full-time employment.

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