Expert Animation Engineer

TL;DR

Expert Animation Engineer (Game Development): Develop and optimize high fidelity, scalable animation systems and behaviors for characters in diverse game modes with an accent on skeletal animation, multithreaded C/C++ programming, and 3D math. Focus on designing, prototyping, and implementing animation features, improving workflows, and collaborating globally across teams.

Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States (Relocation required)

Salary: $121,500 - $224,880 Annual

Company

hirify.global is a leading interactive entertainment company known for major franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch, delivering immersive gaming experiences worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and implement new animation features to enhance character fidelity and believability.
• Develop and improve workflows for building and debugging animation behaviors.
• Collaborate proactively with animators and engineers across hirify.global studios globally.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or relocate to Woodland Hills, California, USA
• 5+ years professional experience focused on skeletal animation.
• Proficiency in C/C++ in multithreaded environments.
• Strong 3D math and linear algebra skills.
• English: Job posting in English, B2 level assumed

Nice to have

• Experience programming on multiple game consoles.
• Experience with first-person shooters and multiplayer action games.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other leaves.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free/discounted games.
• Relocation assistance available if geographic move is required.