Senior Expert Animation Engineer - Infinity Ward

Activision Publishing Inc

Woodland Hills, California, US
Base: $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 annual; bonus/equi...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite due to relocation requirement).
5+ years professional programming experience
Skeletal animation expertise
C/c++ proficiency in multithreaded environments
Infinity Ward is seeking a Senior Expert Animation Engineer with over 5 years of programming experience, particularly in skeletal animation. The ideal candidate should possess strong C/C++ skills and a solid understanding of 3D math and linear algebra while contributing to the development of high-fidelity animation systems for the Call of Duty franchise

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will design, prototype, and implement new features to improve character fidelity and believability at increasing scale.
  • Infinity Ward is a critically acclaimed studio known for developing the Call of Duty franchise with over 200 Game of the Year awards.
  • Employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and relocation assistance.

Matching Summary

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Infinity Ward is seeking a Senior Expert Animation Engineer with over 5 years of programming experience, particularly in skeletal animation. The ideal candidate should possess strong C/C++ skills and a solid understanding of 3D math and linear algebra while contributing to the development of high-fidelity animation systems for the Call of Duty franchise.

Salary

Base: $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation may be eligible (not guaranteed); Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years professional programming experience
  • Skeletal animation expertise
  • C/C++ proficiency in multithreaded environments
  • Strong 3D math and linear algebra skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience programming on multiple game consoles
  • Background in first-person shooters
  • Experience with multiplayer action games

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years professional programming experience
  • Focus on skeletal animation development
  • Relocation required to Woodland Hills, CA

Work Rights

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