Remote Senior Animation Tools Engineer – VFX & Playback

Apex Systems; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Animation Tools Engineer for a remote, contract role. You will tackle issues in animation and VFX authoring tools, implement stable fixes, and improve sequencing, playback, and editor performance.

You will collaborate with a global team to prevent regressions, align previews with in-game behavior, and prioritize technical problems. This position offers exposure to end-to-end toolchain and competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root causes of issues within animation and VFX authoring tools.
• Implement stable fixes and improvements to the toolset.
• Ensure changes do not introduce regressions into the system.
• Address areas such as animation sequencing, playback, and blending.
• Improve VFX controls and editor performance.
• Maintain consistency between editor previews and in-game behavior.
• Collaborate with the team to identify and prioritize technical issues.

Job description

Apex Systems in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Animation Tools Engineer for a remote, contract role. You will tackle issues in animation and VFX authoring tools, implement stable fixes, and improve sequencing, playback, and editor performance.

You will collaborate with a global team to prevent regressions, align previews with in-game behavior, and prioritize technical problems. This position offers exposure to end-to-end toolchain and competitive hourly pay.