Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay Systems & Animation, Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay Systems & Animation): Design, prototype, and implement robust, scalable gameplay and animation systems for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on locomotion, movement feel, and animation-driven gameplay. Focus on partnering with animators, technical artists, and designers to improve workflows, enable efficient content production, and ensure high-quality combat experiences.

Location: United States

Company

Developer of player-focused games like League of Legends, working on an unpublished R&D product.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and implement scalable gameplay and animation systems, improving reuse, polish, maintainability, and performance.
• Contribute to locomotion, movement feel, and animation-driven systems across gameplay domains.
• Partner with animators and technical artists to enhance workflows and content production efficiency.
• Identify risks in animation and gameplay systems and implement sustainable architectural solutions.
• Support adjacent domains like combat systems, camera, or VFX integration.
• Mentor peers on animation systems, gameplay feel, and technical problem-solving.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in game development.
• 3+ years developing or supporting animation systems.
• Strong C++ programming skills and computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, including its animation systems.
• Experience implementing gameplay systems tied to animation.
• Strong debugging, optimization, and performance-tuning skills.
• Effective collaboration in cross-disciplinary teams with product sense and player empathy.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine internals and modifying engine animation systems.
• Experience improving content pipelines and animation workflows.
• Exposure to gameplay VFX, camera systems, or similar domains.
• Experience on mid-sized engineering teams in live or in-development games.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules for work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and parental leave for you, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Collaborative teams empowered to bring unique perspectives.
• Player-first mission driving all decisions.