Senior Animation Engineer – Remote Unreal Multiplayer Systems

Companion Group Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Companion Group Ltd. is a fully remote AAA co-development studio redefining multiplayer experiences.

We seek a Senior Animation Engineer to architect and refine cutting-edge animation systems in Unreal Engine, deliver robust C++ code, and collaborate across design, art, and engineering teams to scale player experiences globally. You will tackle complex networking challenges, contribute to scalable architectures, and ensure smooth, immersive gameplay across diverse titles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Unreal Engine.
• Excellent C++ programming skills including modern standards (C++17/20).
• Deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with client-server game architecture and networking.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and ECS.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement multiplayer animation systems in Unreal Engine and beyond.
• Maintain elegant, efficient C++ code across systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver animation experiences.
• Contribute to scalable networking solutions for multiplayer games.
• Resolve complex technical challenges in multiplayer contexts.

Skills

C++ programming

Unreal Engine

Multiplayer systems

Networking

DSA

Collaborative skills

Problem solving

Tools

GAS (Gameplay Abilities System)

ECS (Entity Component System)

Cloud exposure (AWS/Azure)

Job description

Companion Group Ltd. is a fully remote AAA co-development studio redefining multiplayer experiences.

We seek a Senior Animation Engineer to architect and refine cutting-edge animation systems in Unreal Engine, deliver robust C++ code, and collaborate across design, art, and engineering teams to scale player experiences globally. You will tackle complex networking challenges, contribute to scalable architectures, and ensure smooth, immersive gameplay across diverse titles.