Animation Programmer

Bloober Team; Kraków; A distancia; PLN 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bloober Team is seeking an Animation Programmer to maintain and improve our animation codebase, prototype AI-driven animation systems, and collaborate with gameplay and AI programmers. You’ll stay current with industry animation tech and contribute fresh ideas to our horror projects.

Join a passionate team in a flexible, remote-friendly environment, where we value collaboration and a strong, stable foundation for ambitious, horror-infused titles.

Formación

• Solid knowledge of C++ (game engine coding).
• Familiarity with UE4/UE5 engine and animation systems.
• Ability to debug and profile UE workflows (e.g., Rewind Debugger).
• Experience prototyping locomotion systems for AI characters.
• Strong knowledge of VS2022 and/or Rider IDEs.
• Self-reliant with solid problem-solving and communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: GAS, Perforce usage, UE AAA titles, multi-threading optimizations.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and improve the animation code base across systems.
• Prototype and implement animation systems for AI-controlled enemies.
• Collaborate with gameplay and AI programmers to keep logic and animation in sync.
• Stay up to date with animation tech and bring new ideas to the team.

Conocimientos

C++

UE4/UE5

UE animation

UE debugging

Locomotion prototyping

VS2022

Rider

Self-reliance

Communication

Herramientas

Perforce

Descripción del empleo

Job description

Looking to break the mold and build unforgettable games? Join a game dev studio run by actual gamers.

Bloober Team is not your usual layoff-prone studio. We've got a solid foundation with big plans for the future and believe strongly in creating a collaborative environment where every voice matters.

Here, you'll have the chance to co-create and leave your mark on the gaming industry, working on exciting new projects that all share Bloober Team's unique horror-infused DNA.

What sets us apart?

• Inclusive culture: We believe in fostering a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered.

• Remote-friendly options: We offer flexibility, allowing you to contribute your best work from wherever you thrive.

• Solid foundation: As a financially stable company with a clear vision, we invest heavily in our team and our projects.

• Passionate team: You'll be surrounded by dedicated individuals who share your love for creating compelling horror experiences.

Currently we are looking for:

Animation Programmer

What you'll be doing:

• Maintaining and improving our animation code base, keeping cross-system functionality solid,

• Prototyping and implementing animation systems for AI-controlled enemies,

• Working closely with gameplay and AI programmers to keep logic and animation working smoothly together,

• Staying up to date with animation tech and trends, and bringing new ideas to the team.

Job requirements

Feel free to apply if you have:

• Solid knowledge of C++,

• Solid knowledge of UE4 or UE5,

• Experience with UE animation systems,

• Comfortable debugging and profiling with UE tech (e.g. Rewind Debugger),

• Experience in prototyping and implementing locomotion systems,

• Knowledge of VS2022 and/or Rider,

• Self-reliance when it comes to solving problems,

• Good communication skills.

It would be also nice to have:

• Experience with GAS (Gameplay Ability System),

• Knowledge of Perforce (P4),

• Experience working on a UE-based AA/AAA title in a similar role,

• Experience optimizing code for consoles (PS5/XSX),

• Experience with multithreading and animation fast path optimization.