Animation Programmer – C++ / Unreal Engine – Montreal

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it’s safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

OPMs client is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a well-known independent game developer’s newest studio based in Montreal.

The successful candidate will join the team working on an unannounced project. The Senior Animation Programmer will be responsible for tackling challenges related to animation systems and pipelines, including the way characters dynamically look on-screen, input responsiveness, making tools to ease the process of making and implementing animations, and maintaining, developing and improving our current tools and systems as well as optimizing animations for all platforms.

Required

• Strong C++ knowledge
• Extensive experience within software engineering experience
• At least one shipped AAA title developed and delivered from start to finish
• Knowledge in software design patterns and the ability to design maintainable, extendable and well optimized code
• Strong math skills, specifically good knowledge in linear algebra
• Expert knowledge in implementing animation requirements as well as maintaining, designing and improving existing animation systems
• Strong communication skills and team focus

Desirable

• UE4 knowledge
• Shipped-title experience
• Skills in using DCC tools like 3DSmax, Maya, Motion Builder is a plus
• Passion for games

Tagged as: Animation Programming, Senior/Lead Programmer