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Animation R&D Programmer: Retargeting Job at Rockstar Games in New York
Animation R&D Programmer: Retargeting Job at Rockstar Games in New YorkMediabistro • New York, NY, United States
Animation R&D Programmer : Retargeting Job at Rockstar Games in New York

Animation R&D Programmer : Retargeting Job at Rockstar Games in New York

Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join to apply for the Animation R&D Programmer : Retargeting role at Rockstar Games

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on rewarding, large-scale creative projects within an inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with industry talents.

We are seeking a talented engineer for our Animation R&D team, with experience in animation retargeting or related techniques. This role involves developing advanced animation systems for our open-world character-based games. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ skills, a good understanding of character animation systems, and a passion for realistic, high-quality character motion.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

What We Do

  • Develop animation technology, from performance capture to runtime engines for large open-world games.
  • Collaborate globally with programmers and researchers on next-generation character animation hardware and software.
  • Support and work with animation, gameplay, physics, tools, graphics, and technical art teams across Rockstar studios.

Responsibilities

  • Invent, develop, maintain, and support extensive runtime animation systems, pipelines, and tools.
  • Create robust technology for animation adaptation across characters, scenarios, and environments.
  • Research and develop features related to procedural animation, motion adaptation, and synthesis.
  • Stay updated with industry and academic breakthroughs, independently researching improvements to advance our technology.
  • Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven solutions in animation retargeting, motion adaptation, or related areas.
  • Experience working with animation systems within a game engine.
  • Skills

  • Excellent communication skills to share complex technical info with team members.
  • Strong C / C++ programming skills.
  • Solid 3D math skills.
  • Knowledge of character animation tech, especially retargeting and IK systems.
  • Familiarity with optimization and multi-threading techniques.
  • Pluses

  • Experience in AAA character games or character VFX animation.
  • C# or Python skills.
  • Experience working with large codebases and team collaboration.
  • Knowledge of motion synthesis or style transfer.
  • Experience optimizing / debugging complex multithreaded C++ code.
  • How To Apply

    Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating your skills. If selected, a Rockstar recruiter will contact you to explain next steps.

    Rockstar is committed to equal opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. For more info, contact Human Resources.

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