Animation R&D Programmer: Retargeting

Job Description

Rockstar Games is seeking an Animation R&D Programmer to join their team in Oakville, Ontario. The role involves developing advanced animation systems for large open-world, character-based games. The programmer will work within the Animation R&D team, contributing to the creation of next-generation character animation technology.

The role is based in Rockstar's unique game development studio in Oakville, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Inventing, developing, expanding, maintaining, and supporting an extensive runtime animation system, pipeline, and tools.
• Developing robust and performant technology to adjust animation to different characters, situations, and environments.
• Collaborating and contributing to the research and development of features related to procedural animation, motion adaptation, and character motion synthesis.
• Keeping up to date with the latest academic and industry breakthroughs.
• Independently researching and developing improvements to continuously push our technology forward.

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in animation retargeting, motion adaptation, or related subjects.
• Experience creating, extending, or working with an animation system within a game engine.
• Good communication skills to share complex technical information.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Strong 3D math skills.
• Knowledge of character animation technology, particularly retargeting and IK systems.
• Familiarity with common optimization and multi-threading techniques.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on world-class entertainment experiences with a talented team.
• Exposure to advanced animation systems for large open-world games.