We’re excited to welcome a Senior Animation Programmer to join our passionate and experienced Tech Team for a new large‑scale project crafted by a seasoned team renowned for creating exceptional shooters. In this role you will be part of the Engine Animation Team, supporting multiple projects and fostering close collaboration between animators, technical animators and project engineers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement animation code for our in‑house engine.
- Maintain and develop features within our animation systems, including content creation tools and runtime systems.
- Collaborate with content creators to write tools and features.
- Write and test larger classes and code with complex functionality for the project(s).
- 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.
- Good working knowledge of 3D mathematics and geometry.
Benefits
- 22 days holiday plus Christmas closure (typically 4 days) and bank holidays (increasing to 31 days after five years).
- Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan including dental and vision.
- Life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Interest‑free, tax‑free loans.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- EAP and a range of mental health and wellbeing support.
- Wide range of discounts, freebies and social events.
Location & Relocation
The role can be based at any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn. We offer a relocation package that includes moving assistance, temporary accommodation and full support to ensure a smooth transition.
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, now or in the future.
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