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Animation R&D Programmer

1 month ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada Rockstar Games Full time

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

We are seeking a skilled engineer to join our Animation R&D team, with a background in animation retargeting or related techniques.

This position will help us develop advanced animation systems for our large open-world character-based games. The successful applicant will have strong C++ programming skills, good knowledge of and interest in character animation systems, and passion for realistic, high-quality character motion.

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

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain an extensive runtime animation system, pipeline, and tools.
  • Collaborate with other teams to research and develop features related to procedural animation, motion adaptation, and character motion synthesis.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest academic and industry breakthroughs, independently researching and developing improvements to continuously push our technology forward.
Requirements
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven development of solutions in animation retargeting, motion adaptation, or related subjects.
  • Experience creating, extending, or working directly with an animation system within a game engine.
Preferred Skills
  • Good communication skills, ability to clearly share complex technical information with other programmers, animators, and technical artists.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Strong 3D math skills.
  • Knowledge of character animation technology, particularly retargeting and IK systems.
How to Apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.