Principal Animation Programmer
Principal Animation Programmer
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Job Description
WHAT MAKES US EPIC
At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What Youll Do
We are looking for a programmer experienced with C and Python development who is excited about both machine learning and game development. You will bridge the gap between runtime game programming and traditional ML research pipelines by developing enhancing and maintaining core systems for Unreal Engine that help us incorporate the latest machine learning advances in animation into the engine. You will work directly with the brightest technical minds in the business as we build the premier game engine for a multitude of platforms.
In this role you will
- Develop C engine code and tools for animation inside Unreal leveraging and extending our existing frameworks such as Learning Agents Sequencer and Control Rig
- Analyze ML animation research and techniques from our research team and figure out the best way to incorporate research into the engine
- Debug and develop Python Libraries to assist ML researchers
- Contribute to new animation techniques and help advance the state of the art in animation research
What were looking for
- Extensive experience in writing C applications
- Extensive experience with Python and NumPy with the ability to read debug and adapt research code
- Either 3 years of professional experience or published academic work in well-known journals
- Previous experience working in a game engine (either as a hobbyist or professionally... UE experience strongly preferred)
- Excellent linear algebra skills and applications of linear algebra in software development
- Experience writing performant code
- Basic understanding of animation concepts and interest in current state-of-the-art animation research
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical people alike
- Experience with MotionBuilder / Maya / Blender preferred
EPIC GAMES EPIC BENEFITS EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical dental vision critical illness telemedicine Life and AD&D long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program) we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve 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. Epics award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity interactive experiences for PC console mobile and VR it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment automotive and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e. a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
