Core Animation Software Engineer (C++, Unreal) - Maxis

Requisition Number: 166368

Position Title: Software Engineer III

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Maxis

At Maxis, we excel at outrageous thinking. It's the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We're trailblazers and great storytellers. But it's not just about amazing your peers – it's about amazing yourself and our fans. Take risks. Work with dazzling minds and dare to dream big. Together, we can change the way millions play every day. The Sims 4 has an extremely unique player base, with 60% of our audience being women between the ages of 18-24. We are looking for someone with deep insights on how to create the best experience for our players.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Development Director as an Animation Engineer you will work on the animation system subsystem within the game. The work will range from rapid prototyping to production development. Most of the work will be done in Unreal Engine, both in C++ and Blueprints. Some prototypes and features may be done completely in C++.

Responsibilities

You will guide the delivery of the following:

• Work with the design team to identify animation tech and prototyping needs.
• Develop animation prototypes.
• Improve existing prototypes.
• Design specifications for production level subsystems.
• Create task implementation plans.
• Provide time estimates for tasks.
• Implement production level subsystems.
• Improve code to reach the desired performance.
• Document implemented components.
• Provide mentorship to other engineers.
• Learn new technologies needed to complete the tasks.
• Perform as an expert to the team.

Role Requirements

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

• 2+ years experience implementing complex game subsystems.
• 4+ years experience programming in C++.
• Desktop (PC/Mac) development experience required.
• Experience delivering high-quality tools for content creators
• An understanding of geometry, linear algebra, calculus, and physics as they pertain to transformations and motion in 3D space.
• Experience working directly with animators and other non-engineer content creators to solve artistic problems creatively.
• Experience with and interest in achieving high-quality animation, especially in games.
• Skills debugging complex applications.
• Prototype applications.
• Guide other engineers through the development process.
• Document specifications.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning technologies and toolchains, especially in the area of generated animation
• Experience with DCC animation toolsets (Maya, 3DS Max, or others.)
• Experience with C#, WPF, and Python
• Experience with mobile platforms

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Days Open: 256

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。