Principal Animation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the technical strategy for animation systems within Unreal Engine ensuring scalability.
• Architect advanced runtime animation systems including state machines, motion matching, locomotion.
• Collaborate with animators to ensure animation content integrates seamlessly and performs optimally.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years of professional experience in gameplay or animation engineering, with multiple shipped titles.
• Significant professional experience as an Animation Engineer on at least one shipped UE4 or UE5 title.
• Strong understanding of character movement, camera systems, and player input responsiveness.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with motion matching, procedural animation, IK systems, or advanced locomotion frameworks.
• Familiarity with network replication for character animation systems.