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.
What You Will Do
Implement gameplay features within Unreal Engine 5
Develop and maintain animations 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 team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine-related challenges
Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to existing code base
Actively maintain skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry
Optimize builds for memory and performance across many platforms
Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit
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 and fun and innovative gameplay
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Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to "build games that stand the test of time". The name Firaxis is a fusion of "fiery" and "axis", communicating the company's dynamic process of game development resulting in the creation of groundbreaking titles that deliver unparalleled gameplay and endless fun to millions of gamers around the globe. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
