Lead Gameplay Animation Programmer

In our bespoke, ground-breaking, multi-threaded engine the Lead Gameplay Animation Programmer is instrumental in driving the team to deliver high fidelity animated characters, vehicles, and environments in a large-scale interactive universe. 
 

Whether it is working on customisable run-time rigged faces using our DNA system, researching seamless transitions via motion matching of large amounts of motion captured data or leveraging physicalized reactions together with animation driven ragdolls; the goal is always to be as ambitious as possible with focus on up-to-date technology, scalability for our massive scope and attention to every detail. 

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. 
 

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA 

What do our Lead Gameplay Animation Programmers do? 

Although the Lead Gameplay Animation Programmer role is quite varied, the responsibilities boil down to five main areas: 

• Overseeing the design and implementation well-engineered, reliable, scalable and robust code. 

• Document and peer review technical designs across several multi-disciplinary teams. 

• Provide mentorship, day-to-day management and career progression support for other animation programmers. 

• Working closely with animators to assist with asset pipeline, provide access to procedural solutions, handle complex transition flows and ensure end result achieves expected fidelity. 

• Driving engineering principles and practices for your team, pushing boundaries and promoting new innovative ways of working. 
   

What do we look for? 

A true passion for making games is a must with a keen interest in animation, and we would also like it if you: 

• A programming background in animation, with a history of managerial duties. 

• Proficiency in 3D math and 3D animation, including procedural solutions, run-time rigging, layer blending and optimization. 

• Work well in a co-located yet collaborative team environment. 

• Be friendly and approachable for all team members, all roles and levels. 

• Can explain and present technical solutions to all disciplines.