Animation Systems Programmer

About the role

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic! Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equ

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will
• Architect, implement, and maintain core animation systems used across the Special Projects team
• Work closely with other engineers, animators, technical animators, product designers, leads and external technology partners across multiple teams and time zones
• Write technical documentation and designs
• Conduct exploratory research to pioneer and develop innovative animation systems and techniques that push the boundaries of what is possible in real-time production

Requirements

• Extensive experience writing C++ applications
• Excellent linear algebra skills and applications of linear algebra in software
• Experience with rigging systems, animation state machines, low-level animation systems, physics-based, procedural, and/or IK animation systems
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and system tasks such as graphics, audio, I/O, networking, memory handling, debuggers, etc.
• Experience with application-level programming, such as script compilers and user-facing tools
• Strong artistic intuition and an eye for quality animation; as technical tooling becomes more advanced, you prioritize the visual "feel" of the animation to ensure it meets the highest standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
• Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications
• Someone who is user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
• EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
• California Base Pay Range
• $167,399 - $245,519 USD

Benefits

Additional Information

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ENGINEERING - SPECIAL PROJECTS What We Do The Special Projects team at Epic is responsible for executing high-impact projects that push the envelope to define the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology (The Matrix Awakens, Lumen in the Land of Nanite). In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team, we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users, empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of real-time tools in the world.

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