CD PROJEKT RED
Tech / AI / Software
ExpertAnimationProgrammer(R&D)
“Expert Animation Programmer (R&D) at CD PROJEKT RED. Skills: character animation systems, C++, game engines, generative models, machine learning. Design, implement, and maintain advanced animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion. Optimize and debug animation code and systems for usability, performance, memory and stability across multiple target platforms”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve high-quality animation features and workflow improvements; deliver high-quality work on schedule
Industry & Context.
debug animation code and systems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in game programming, with a focus on character animation systems, Proficiency of C++ and experience with performance optimization, Deep understanding of real-time 3D animation principles, kinematics (IK/FK), and rigging systems, Math skills, particularly linear algebra and vector math, Experience working with large-scale game engines, e. g. Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines (Unreal Engine preferred)
Nice to Have
Experience in generative models and machine learning is a bonus but not required, Experience with Motion Matching, procedural animation techniques, and physics simulation, Familiarity with animation pipelines and DCC tools (Maya, Blender), Prior experience shipping a AAA title, Knowledge of parallel programming and GPU optimization techniques (e. g. , CUDA, compute shaders)
What You'll Do.
and maintain advanced animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion
Optimize and debug animation code and systems for usability
memory and stability across multiple target platforms
Prototype new animation techniques
including procedural generation and physics-based systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, animators and game designers to define and achieve high-quality animation features and workflow improvements; Mentor junior programmers and contribute to code reviews, ensuring high standards for code quality and documentation; Work with lead engineers to plan project milestones and deliver high-quality work on schedule
Process & Methodology
plan project milestones
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