Develop and maintain scalable animation systems and tools for a multiplayer game built in Unreal Engine. Collaborate with animation, programming, motion capture, and artistic teams; optimize performance and memory usage; research procedural and physics-based animation techniques; and improve animation workflows. The role requires hands-on coding, technical problem solving, animation technology expertise, and clear communication across multidisciplinary teams.
Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!
Job DescriptionWe’re a small, empowered team building an ambitious multiplayer experience, developed in Unreal Engine. We’re looking for hands‑on developers with a strong execution mindset, ownership, and pride in building something real—together.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with animation, programming, and motion capture teams to understand needs and develop appropriate solutions.
- Analyze existing animation features within the game engine.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable animation systems.
- Create tools and systems that support dynamic and living worlds.
- Maintain and optimize existing animation systems for upcoming projects.
- Write clear and structured code while considering performance, memory usage, and compatibility.
- Combine technical and artistic perspectives to support strong visual representation.
- Research and develop new animation techniques, including procedural and physics-based animation.
- Monitor developments in animation technologies and share knowledge across teams.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of animation tools and workflows.
What you bring to the team
- Experience with C++ and C#.
- Knowledge of Visual Studio.
- Strong understanding of 3D mathematics.
- Experience with animation techniques such as rigging, state machines, ragdoll physics, inverse kinematics (IK), and facial animation.
- Understanding of animation tool development and optimization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail when identifying and resolving system issues.
- Clear communication skills for technical topics.
Ubisoft Montréal, Québec, CAN Office
5505 Boul. Saint-Laurent #2000, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H2T 1S6
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