Senior Animation Programmer - Remote

Overview

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products.

In Short

• Full-time position as a Senior Animation Programmer.
• Collaborate with animation, rigging, and design teams.
• Prototype and implement animation tools and technology.
• Fix bugs and optimize existing systems.
• Create documentation for technical and designer use.
• Support product performance goals through system architecture.
• Participate in architectural design sessions and code reviews.
• Mentor less experienced programmers.
• 5+ years of experience in animation engineering in the games industry.
• Excellent understanding of C++ and animation technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of animation engineering experience in the games industry.
• Experience in animation technology (runtime systems, procedural animation, etc.).
• Knowledge of animation techniques and authoring packages (Maya, Max, etc.).
• Excellent understanding of C++.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with animators and designers.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Shipped titles as an animation programmer or similar role.
• Console development experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in game design or computer science.

Benefits

• Work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.
• Opportunity to work on award-winning video games.
• Access to a collaborative and creative work environment.