Unannounced Project Animation Engineer - Senior to Architect
Would you like to upgrade the animation systems powering Bungie’s next great game? Do you enjoy working with animators and empowering them with tools to build new experiences?
As a Senior Animation Engineer at Bungie, you’ll help build the roadmap for our animation technology. This includes driving investments in smoother workflows, new capabilities, and features that delight millions of players.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with art, design, and engineering to create novel animation behaviors
- Update and document workflows for animators creating new content both on the player and AI side
- Uphold animation budgets and performance goals across multiple platforms
- Build new core features in the animation system
Additional for Architect:
- Work with animators to define and build a roadmap for future tech.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++
- Proficiency in 3D math, data structures, and algorithms
- Proven experience building and maintaining modern video game animation systems
- Ability to diagnose and address performance bottlenecks in animation and gameplay code
- Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals
Additional for Architect:
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art animation technology.
- Experience building modern animation systems.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Experience with modular character systems
- Experience with networked animation
- Familiarity with C#
Additional for Architect:
- Mentorship or management experience.
Listed below are the two base pay ranges associated with this role at multiple levels. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).
This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.
Bellevue Pay Range I
$162,000—$191,000 USD
Bellevue Pay Range II
$200,000—$235,000 USD
Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:
- 20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
- 10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
- 10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
- One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked
Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.
So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!
Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.