Epic Animation Systems Lead

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Epic Games Full time

Unlock the Power of Animation

Epic Games is seeking a highly skilled Animation Engineering Lead to join our team of talented engineers and animators. In this role, you will work closely with our Unreal Engine, Metahuman, and Research teams to design, extend, and apply the next generation of animation systems and tools in support of our first-party development efforts.

As a key member of our animation team, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing and implementing animation features and tools in the context of shipping first-party games
  • Building and leading a team of experienced engineers and technical animators
  • Working with other technology teams at Epic to advance the state of animation technology across the company, including in the Unreal Engine
  • Researching and exploring novel forward-looking techniques, including machine learning
  • Supporting internal and external customers

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • 10+ years of experience building runtime animation systems and tools in a major game franchise, real-time engine, or middleware
  • Experience as a leader in an engineering role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively
  • Experience writing tools and systems that improve the capability or efficiency of users
  • A skilled software engineer, well-versed in software engineering principles, with excellent C++ skills and debugging capability
  • An expert in runtime animation technology (IK, Quaternions, Motion Matching, Motion Warping, Data Compression, etc.)
  • Intrinsic motivation to work with content creators, solve problems, and create better tools
  • Has shipped at least one game and/or product

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a chance to work with a talented team of engineers and animators to create innovative new experiences and technology. If you are passionate about animation and want to be at the cutting edge of innovation, we encourage you to apply.

About Epic Games

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.



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