Gameplay Engineer (Animation) - Remote

Overview

Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated gameplay engineer to join our development team. We're looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who enjoys working on a diverse set of exciting problems. In this role, candidates will serve as a domain expert in animation engineering. Firaxis is a highly collaborative and iterative environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate easily and effectively with fellow coders, designers and artists.

In Short

• Implement gameplay features within Unreal Engine 5
• Develop and maintain animations systems
• Support animators and technical animators in their needs
• Work closely with other departments to understand project goals and requirements
• Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization
• Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Assist team to resolve difficult technical issues
• Design and implement modifications to existing code base
• Maintain skill-set and knowledge base by tracking latest industry innovations
• Optimize builds for memory and performance across many platforms

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine
• A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Highly proficient in C++ programming and debugging
• Knowledgeable about multi-threading, templates, and optimizing
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Self-motivated and passionate about games
• Good team communication skills

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to reasonable accommodations
• Collaborative and innovative work environment