2k Games

Gameplay Animation SE

2k Games$71K — $105K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Excellent 3D math and linear algebra skills
  • Solid familiarity with C++ programming
  • Experience with animation or gameplay feature development
  • Proficient in inverse kinematics, procedural animation, keyframe animation, and forward kinematics
  • Strong ability to communicate technical topics to diverse audiences
  • Detail-oriented in creating dynamic and authentic character animations
  • Passion for video games.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with gameplay engineers/designers to develop new features
  • Create and manage animation-driven gameplay mechanics
  • Support content creation tools and animation review/analysis
  • Assist engineers in optimizing animation features
  • Write and maintain efficient and robust code
  • Optimize code and debug animation-related issues

Benefits

  • Full medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Potential bonuses
  • Equity awards
  • Hybrid work option
Full Job Description
What We Need

We are looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of new animation features and gameplay mechanics at our new studio. In this role, you will be working closely with Animators, Design and Production to develop nuanced and sophisticated animation behaviors that authentically replicate sport. You will help build the foundation, then iterate and innovate upon it and polish world class gameplay for what will be the next massive sports franchise in our industry.

What You'll Do
• Collaborate closely with gameplay engineers/designers to identify and develop new gameplay features
• Create and own animation-driven gameplay mechanics
• Support requests and features for content creation tools, and animation review/analysis
• Assist engineers in making the best use of existing and new animation features
• Write and maintain robust and performant code
• Optimize code and debug animation issues as they arise

What Will Make You A Great Fit
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Excellent 3D math and linear algebra skills
• Solid familiarity and experience with C++
• Experience working with animation or gameplay features
• Implementation experience in one or more of the following areas, inverse kinematics techniques, procedural animation techniques, keyframe animation and forward kinematics
• Ability to explain technical topics to people of varying levels of expertise
• An eye for detail in creating dynamic, authentic, and responsive character animation
• Love for video games (not just ours!)

Beneficial Qualifications
• Experience developing and shipping AAA games on Unreal Engine 4 and 5
• Familiarity with Python and/or C#

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $71,400 and $105,660 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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About 2k Games

2K Games is an American video game publisher based in Novato, California. The company was founded in January 2005 by Take-Two Interactive, and is best known for publishing the NBA 2K series of basketball games. Other popular franchises published by 2K Games include the Borderlands series, the BioShock series, and the Mafia series. The company has also published several licensed games based on popular movies and TV shows, such as The Walking Dead and WWE.
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