Senior Animation Programmer (R&D)

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion.
• Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, animators and game designers to define and achieve high-quality animation features and workflow improvements.
• Optimize and debug animation code and systems for usability, performance, memory and stability across multiple target platforms.
• Prototype new animation techniques, including procedural generation and physics-based systems.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to code reviews, ensuring high standards for code quality and documentation.
• Work with lead engineers to plan project milestones and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

• 5+ years of experience in game programming, with a focus on character animation systems.
• Strong proficiency of C++ and experience with performance optimization.
• Deep understanding of real-time 3D animation principles, kinematics (IK/FK), and rigging systems.
• Strong math skills, particularly linear algebra and vector math.
• Experience working with large-scale game engines, e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines (Unreal Engine preferred).

• Experience with Motion Matching, procedural animation techniques, and physics simulation.
• Familiarity with animation pipelines and DCC tools (Maya, Blender).
• Prior experience shipping a AAA title.
• Knowledge of parallel programming and GPU optimization techniques (e.g., CUDA, compute shaders).

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
• Flexible working hours.

• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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