Senior Software Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Game Development): Building and optimizing groundbreaking avatar animation experiences for the hirify.global platform with an accent on improving and extending animation tech, tools, and pipeline for all developers. Focus on implementing innovative solutions, analyzing existing animation tech to meet project objectives, and ensuring world-class user experiences including usability and performance.

Location: This role is based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA. Office attendance is required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.

Salary: Annual Salary Range $242,100–$293,800 USD

Company

hirify.global is a platform empowering a global community of developers and creators to bring immersive 3D digital experiences to life, with a mission to connect a billion people worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform.
• Analyze existing animation technology and tools to determine what is needed to meet project objectives.
• Author documentation on issues, improvements, and feature requests for character animation tech on hirify.global.
• Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation technology.
• Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate on larger features.
• Work with internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on hirify.global.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with knowledge of character animation, game engines, and tools.
• Proficiency in C++ with an ability to write high-quality, performant code.
• Passion for building amazing interactive experiences with great animations.
• Strong 3D math skills and a well-thought-out code architecture.
• Focus on software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile.
• Self-sufficient, self-organized, and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle.
• Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale.
• Helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
• Hybrid work model: onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.
• All full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.