Animation Programmer (C++) (Cape Breton Island)

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION! We’re excited to welcome a mid-level Animation Programmer to join our passionate and experienced Tech Team. You will act as part of the Engine Animation Team, supporting multiple projects and fostering smooth collaboration between animation, technical animators, and project engineers. You will harness our proprietary engine, Asura, to implement character animations, assist in crafting engaging gameplay mechanics, and enhance the visual appeal and responsiveness of in-game characters. Responsibilities - Develop and implement animation code for our in-house engine. - Maintain and develop features within our animation systems, working on content creation tools as well as runtime systems. - Collaborate with content creators to write and test tools and features. - Develop and implement animation code for the project(s), writing and testing larger classes and code with complex functionality. - Fix complex bugs in both familiar and unfamiliar code. - Create, review and update technical and user documentation. - Support other team members or programmers from other disciplines where appropriate. Qualifications - Strong understanding of the architecture and internal workings of real-time animation systems. - High proficiency in C++, with experience developing and maintaining complex systems. - Confident using IDEs, debugging tools and profiling techniques to diagnose and resolve issues. - Experience designing and implementing Finite State Machines and related animation control systems. - Positive working knowledge of 3D mathematics and geometry. Benefits - 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days) - Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and vision - Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover - Enhanced Family Leave - Interest Free, Tax-Free loans - Enhanced Pension Scheme - EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support - Relocation package including moving assistance, temporary accommodation and full support for relocation Right to Work Statement This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pa0ex