Animation Systems Engineer - Real-Time Graphics

Epic Games; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 167,399 - 245,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision

Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

401k with competitive match

Unlimited PTO and sick time

Paid sabbatical for long-term employees

Job summary

Epic Games is looking for an experienced Animation Systems Programmer for their Special Projects team in Larkspur, California. You will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing core animation systems while collaborating closely with various teams, including Animation, Design, and Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ programming skills, excellent knowledge of linear algebra, and a passion for innovative problem-solving.

The position offers a competitive base pay range of $167,399—$245,519 USD, along with comprehensive benefits and unlimited PTO, contributing to an epic work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience writing C++ applications.
• Excellent linear algebra skills.
• Experience with various animation systems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong artistic intuition for quality animation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain core animation systems.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and time zones.
• Write technical documentation.
• Conduct exploratory research on animation systems.

Skills

C++ programming

Linear algebra

Rigging systems

Animation state machines

Multi-threaded programming

User-facing tools

Creative problem-solving

Knowledge of ML/AI

Job description

Epic Games is looking for an experienced Animation Systems Programmer for their Special Projects team in Larkspur, California. You will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing core animation systems while collaborating closely with various teams, including Animation, Design, and Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ programming skills, excellent knowledge of linear algebra, and a passion for innovative problem-solving.

The position offers a competitive base pay range of $167,399—$245,519 USD, along with comprehensive benefits and unlimited PTO, contributing to an epic work-life balance.