- Contribute to the maintenance and development of Call of Duty's animation technology, engine, and tools.
- Help with and engage in the research, design, and implementation of new features.
- Provide support to content and engineering teams across our studios.
- Some familiarity with C or C++ programming, problem-solving, debugging etc.
- Experience working as a C++ programmer in the game industry or a related field.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Passion for advancing high-fidelity interactive animation in AAA games.
- A proven understanding of computing fundamentals, 3D math and algebra.
- Experience working directly on low-level game animation systems.
- Produce clear and maintainable code that performs and scales well across multiple platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more areas of animation technology, such as inverse kinematics, blend trees, ragdolls, state machines and secondary motion techniques.
- Example programming projects featuring 3D animation, from demos to published games.
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Senior Expert Animation Programmer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Activision Blizzard
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Description
Job Description
:Your Platform
Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming, and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, and Ireland.
Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our dedicated engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.
Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at .
Your Mission
Activision is searching for an Animation Programmer to join its CT group based in Manchester. This is a full-time permanent position, learning and working in a friendly and inclusive environment alongside some of the best game creators in the world. You will help us craft the next generation of the massively successful Call of Duty series of games.
What you bring to the table
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Player Profile
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash BandicootTM, Tony Hawk'sTM Pro SkaterTM, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
