Principal Gameplay Animation Engineer

2 days ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Mediabistro Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Animation Engineer to join our team at 2K Games. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animation behaviors that bring our sports games to life.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and producers to develop nuanced and sophisticated animation behaviors.
  • Work closely with gameplay engineers to identify and develop new animation features.
  • Advise on feasibility of design vision and propose solutions to AI challenges.
  • Write and maintain well-documented, robust, and performant code.
  • Optimize code and debug animation issues as they arise.
  • Contribute to the design of the game and game quality.
  • Identify and diagnose issues in the game.
  • Analyze sports data to faithfully recreate player behaviors.
  • Assist junior engineers in making the best use of existing and new animation features.
  • Conduct regular code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 5+ years of experience working as an Animation or Gameplay Engineer, especially for AAA games on consoles.
  • Expertise and experience with C++.
  • Solid 3D math and linear algebra skills.
  • Ability to write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
  • Ability to explain technical topics to people of varying levels of expertise.
  • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Passionate about playing and/or watching sports.
  • Experience in Unreal Engine is a plus.
  • Passion for video games (not just ours).
About 2K Games

2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don't meet every requirement for the role.

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