Senior Animation Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Animation Engineer (Unreal Engine): Developing core animation systems, tools, and pipelines for AAA games with an accent on believable character movement and runtime systems. Focus on prototyping animation features, implementing state machines, and optimizing performance for next-gen consoles.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in or able to work from Brighton (preferred), Brno, or Prague

Company

hirify.global is a leading global developer and publisher of AAA games, with Hangar 13 focusing on creating immersive, high-quality gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Develop and adapt animation systems and technology within Unreal Engine 5 to meet technical and creative needs.
• Prototype and implement runtime systems, including animation graphs, state machines, blending, and layering.
• Build and maintain animation tools and pipelines that empower animators and technical artists.
• Collaborate with animation, art, design, and engineering teams to realize creative ambitions.
• Estimate animation feature development and identify potential technical risks or obstacles.
• Research and implement cutting-edge coding techniques and algorithms for character animation.

Requirements

• Proven experience shipping one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine.
• Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D maths, and Object-Oriented design principles (OOP).
• Strong experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints, and core animation principles (blend spaces, linked layers, etc.).
• Hands-on implementation of inverse kinematics, ragdoll, physics-based, or procedural animation.
• Ability to work independently under deadlines and communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must be based in or able to work from Brighton, Brno, or Prague

Nice to have

• Experience with machine-learning-driven animation (motion matching, learned pose generation).
• Proficiency with Control Rig, IK Rig, and Motion Warping.
• Experience with Mass locomotion, Mover, or UAF/AnimNext.
• Strong familiarity with Data-Oriented design principles (DOP).
• Hands-on experience developing for Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and equal employment opportunities for all.
• Provision of reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.
• Opportunity to work within a high-talent, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Focus on high code quality and professional growth in the AAA game industry.