Senior Software Engineer (Animation)

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company

hirify.global is Electronic Arts’ proprietary game engine, providing shared tools and technologies for AAA games including EA SPORTS and Battlefield.

What you will do

• Build performant runtime animation systems and features in C++.
• Develop content creator tools and workflows in C#.
• Own animation features from technical design through production, testing, and multi-platform support.
• Improve tool and game runtime performance through profiling and optimization.
• Partner with animators, technical artists, and game development teams to turn creative concepts into playable features.
• Participate in design and code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in C++ and C#.
• Experience with 3D math, including transforms, rotations, and coordinate systems.
• Experience developing game engines, profiling performance and memory, and working with concurrent programming models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience with animation state machines or real-time simulation.
• Experience with WPF or desktop UI development for asset pipelines and editor tools.
• Experience targeting PlayStation or Xbox platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with animators, technical artists, and game development teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to high-quality games and interactive technology.
• Benefits may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and complimentary games.
• Support for career growth, learning, experimentation, and employee wellness.