Senior Animation Programmer, R&D: Next-Gen Motion & Tools

CD PROJEKT SA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an Expert Animation Programmer to join our Vancouver-based R&D team. The role focuses on developing next-generation character animation systems leveraging animation generation models.

Deep expertise in animation tech, rigging, and tool development is required; experience with generative models or ML is a bonus but not required. Responsibilities include building and refining advanced animation systems, collaborating with ML researchers, and ensuring high-quality,

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion.
• Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, animators and game designers to define and achieve high-quality animation features and workflow improvements.
• Optimize and debug animation code and systems for usability, performance, memory and stability across multiple target platforms.
• Prototype new animation techniques, including procedural generation and physics-based systems.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to code reviews, ensuring high standards for code quality and documentation.
• Work with lead engineers to plan project milestones and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an Expert Animation Programmer to join our Vancouver-based R&D team. The role focuses on developing next-generation character animation systems leveraging animation generation models.

Deep expertise in animation tech, rigging, and tool development is required; experience with generative models or ML is a bonus but not required. Responsibilities include building and refining advanced animation systems, collaborating with ML researchers, and ensuring high-quality,