Expert Animation Programmer (R&D)
Core
Design, implement, and maintain advanced character animation systems and tools to complement generative models for realistic character motion in story-driven RPGs.
Role type
Expert IC animation programmer (R&D)
Builds
Next-generation character animation systems and tools for CD PROJEKT RED titles
Domain
Game development, real-time 3D animation, procedural generation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, performance optimization, real-time 3D animation principles, kinematics (IK/FK), rigging systems, linear algebra, vector math, large-scale game engines (Unreal Engine preferred)
Preferred skills
Motion Matching, procedural animation techniques, physics simulation, animation pipelines, DCC tools (Maya, Blender), parallel programming, GPU optimization (CUDA, compute shaders)
Technologies
Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Blender, CUDA
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced animation systems and tools; optimize and debug animation code for performance and stability; prototype new animation techniques including procedural generation; collaborate with ML researchers, animators, and designers; mentor junior programmers; plan project milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC