Animation Tools Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Animation Tools Programmer (Game Development): Developing and maintaining animation-related tools and pipelines for advanced animation systems in large-scale games with an accent on exporters, editors, and pipeline technology. Focus on iterating with animation and rigging teams to implement optimal tools for character, camera, and facial animation.

Location: This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON, Canada.

Salary: $85,000–$120,000 CAD per year.

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences, known for large-scale creative projects within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain animation-related tools and pipelines.
• Work on animation exporters, editors, and pipeline technology.
• Iterate with animation and rigging teams to implement tools for character, camera, and facial animation.
• Implement tasks to specifications defined by Lead Tools Programmers.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Experience with C++ and/or C#.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong team communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.
• Work from the office in Oakville, ON, Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience with MotionBuilder and/or Maya.
• Experience working with animators and riggers.
• Games industry experience working on AAA titles.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a team creating world-class entertainment experiences.
• Work in an inclusive, highly-motivated environment for learning and collaboration.
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented people in the industry.
• Committed to equal opportunity, dignity, and respect.
• Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified job applicants and employees with disabilities.