Animation Programmer (C++)
Rebellion Developments24 hours ago
Warwick, United Kingdom or Oxford, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement animation code for the proprietary in-house engine.
- Maintain and enhance animation runtime systems and content-creation tools.
- Collaborate with content creators to develop tools and animation features.
- Write and test complex C++ classes and functionality for project animation systems.
- Design and implement finite state machines and related animation control systems.
- Debug complex issues in familiar and unfamiliar code using IDEs, debugging tools, and profiling techniques.
- Create, review, and update technical and user documentation.
- Support programmers and team members from other disciplines.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of the architecture and internal workings of real-time animation systems.
- High proficiency in C++ and experience developing and maintaining complex systems.
- Confidence using IDEs, debugging tools, and profiling techniques.
- Experience designing and implementing finite state machines and related animation control systems.
- Good working knowledge of 3D mathematics and geometry.
Benefits
- 22 days of holiday plus Christmas closure, bank holidays, and increasing holiday entitlement with service.
- Private medical insurance and a healthcare cash plan covering dental and vision.
- Life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
- Enhanced family leave and pension scheme.
- Interest-free, tax-free loans and mental health and wellbeing support through an employee assistance program.
- Discounts, freebies, social events, free hot drinks, an onsite tuck shop, and free parking at the Oxford studio.
- Full-time onsite work based at either the Oxford or Warwick studio.
- Relocation package including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and transition support.
Tech Stack
Categories
Gaming
About Rebellion Developments
Rebellion Developments is an independent game developer and publisher creating PC, console, and mobile titles for global players, best known for the Sniper Elite and Zombie Army series. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Oxford, it remains privately held by founders Jason and Chris Kingsley. Beyond games, Rebellion owns the 2000 AD comic brand (including Judge Dredd) and operates a film studio, plus book, graphic novel, and board game publishing.