Gameplay Animation SE (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Gameplay Animation SE (Gamedev): Develop new animation features and gameplay mechanics for future sports games with an accent on sophisticated animation behaviors that replicate authentic sports. Focus on creating animation-driven mechanics, optimizing code, and innovating on procedural and keyframe animation techniques.

Location: Hybrid in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $71,400–$105,660 per year

Company

hirify.global is a new studio within 2K Games in Vancouver, BC, driving R&D for future sports interactive entertainment programs.

What you will do

• Collaborate with gameplay engineers and designers to identify and develop new gameplay features.
• Create and own animation-driven gameplay mechanics.
• Support content creation tools and animation review/analysis features.
• Assist engineers in utilizing animation features effectively.
• Write, maintain, and optimize robust, performant code.
• Debug animation issues and iterate on foundational systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Excellent 3D math and linear algebra skills.
• Solid C++ experience.
• Experience with animation or gameplay features.
• Implementation in inverse kinematics, procedural animation, keyframe animation, or forward kinematics.
• Ability to explain technical topics to various expertise levels.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping AAA games on Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Familiarity with Python and/or C#.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment encouraging all applicants.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
• Potential bonus and/or equity awards.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.