You will design, develop, and maintain scalable animation systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create dynamic game worlds. Additionally, you will research and implement new animation techniques, including procedural and physics-based systems, to enhance visual quality.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses strong proficiency in C++ and C# along with a deep understanding of 3D mathematics and animation techniques like rigging and IK. You must have experience with animation tool development and the ability to effectively collaborate within a technical and artistic environment.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

C++
C#
Visual Studio
3D Mathematics
Rigging
State Machines
Ragdoll Physics
Inverse Kinematics
Facial Animation
Unreal Engine
Animation Systems
Tool Development
Optimization
Procedural Animation
Physics-based Animation

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Animation Programmer
Unreal Engine
C++
C#
Visual Studio
3D Mathematics
Rigging
State Machines
Ragdoll Physics
Inverse Kinematics
Facial Animation
Procedural Animation
Physics-based Animation
Game Development
Multiplayer
Optimization
Tool Development
Software Engineering
Gaming Industry

Original job description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

Job Description

We’re a small, empowered team building an ambitious multiplayer experience, developed in Unreal Engine. We’re looking for hands‑on developers with a strong execution mindset, ownership, and pride in building something real - together.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with animation, programming, and motion capture teams to understand needs and develop appropriate solutions.
Analyze existing animation features within the game engine.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable animation systems.
Create tools and systems that support dynamic and living worlds.
Maintain and optimize existing animation systems for upcoming projects.
Write clear and structured code while considering performance, memory usage, and compatibility.
Combine technical and artistic perspectives to support strong visual representation.
Research and develop new animation techniques, including procedural and physics-based animation.
Monitor developments in animation technologies and share knowledge across teams.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of animation tools and workflows.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

Experience with C++ and C#.
Knowledge of Visual Studio.
Strong understanding of 3D mathematics.
Experience with animation techniques such as rigging, state machines, ragdoll physics, inverse kinematics (IK), and facial animation.
Understanding of animation tool development and optimization.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Attention to detail when identifying and resolving system issues.
Clear communication skills for technical topics.

Contract: Permanent

Work flexibility: Office-based

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