Gameplay Engineer; Animation

Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated gameplay engineer to join our development team. We're looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who enjoys working on a diverse set of exciting problems. In this role, candidates will serve as a domain expert in animation engineering. Firaxis is a highly collaborative and iterative environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate easily and effectively with fellow coders, designers and artists.

• Implement gameplay features within Unreal Engine 5
• Develop and maintain animation systems
• Support animators and technical animators in their needs
• Work closely with other departments to understand project goals and requirements
• Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful animation integration into Unreal Engine 5
• Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Assist the team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine‑related challenges
• Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to the existing code base
• Actively maintain skill‑set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest industry innovations
• Optimize builds for memory and performance across many platforms

• 3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine
• A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Highly proficient in C++ programming and debugging
• Knowledgeable about multi‑threading, templates, and optimizing
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Self‑motivated and passionate about games
• Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 animation
• Experience with multiple languages, frameworks and tools
• Good instincts for game design, fun, and innovative gameplay

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