Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

Roblox; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Avatar Animation based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The role involves using the Roblox game engine to develop innovative animation experiences that enhance the platform. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience, strong C++ skills, and a passion for interactive design.

The position requires onsite work Tuesday through Thursday, with optional days on Monday and Friday.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with knowledge of character animation, game engines, and tools.
• Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high-quality, performant code.
• Ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile.

Responsibilities

• Develop experiences that push the quality bar on the platform.
• Analyze existing animation technology and tools to meet project objectives.
• Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement interactions using animation tech.

Skills

Character animation

C++ programming

Interactive experience building

3D math skills

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about animation and world class user experiences including both usability and performance. You will leverage the Roblox game engine and tools to build groundbreaking experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible on the platform.

You Will:

• Help develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform
• Analyze existing animation tech and tools and determine what is needed to meet a project's objectives
• Author documentation on issues, improvements and feature requests for all aspects of character animation tech on Roblox
• Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation tech
• Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the Roblox avatar animation team on larger features
• Have fun working with our internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on Roblox

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with knowledge of character animation, game engines and tools
• Proficiency in C++: Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high quality, performant code; experience with Lua is a plus
• Passion about interactive: You are driven to build amazing experiences with great animations for users on the platform
• Foundation oriented mindset: You believe that strong 3D math skills and a well thought out code architecture are important
• Performance focus: You embrace software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
• Personally Motivated: Self-sufficient, self-organized and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle
• A Team player mentality: Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).