Senior Gameplay Animation Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Animation Software Engineer (Gamedev): Developing sophisticated animation features and gameplay mechanics for a new sports franchise with an accent on complex locomotion, physical duels, and intricate character interactions. Focus on building robust, performant systems that replicate authentic athlete physics and continuous movement flow.

Location: Onsite in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $96,400–$142,660 per year

Company

hirify.global Sports Lab is a dedicated studio focused on pushing game development boundaries to deliver groundbreaking sports franchises.

What you will do

• Collaborate with gameplay engineers and designers to identify and implement new animation-driven features.
• Own key mechanics including complex locomotion, physical duels, and foot-to-object interactions.
• Support content creation tools and animation review processes to translate athlete physics into interactive systems.
• Assist the engineering team in leveraging existing and new animation features effectively.
• Write and maintain robust, performant code while debugging animation issues.
• Implement the latest industry techniques to ensure pitch-perfect gameplay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience with animation or gameplay systems.
• Excellent proficiency in C++ and strong 3D math/linear algebra skills.
• Proven implementation experience in inverse kinematics, procedural animation, or keyframe systems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to team members of varying expertise.
• Passion for sports culture and video games.

Nice to have

• Experience developing and shipping AAA games on Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Master’s or PhD in a related field with a focus on animation.
• Familiarity with Python or C#.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off including 14 holidays, 15–25 days of vacation, and 10 sick days.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs, mental health support, and family planning assistance via Maven.
• Commuter benefits and fitness expense reimbursements.
• Eligibility for 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.