Animation Programmer - 2K Marin

Description

 

Animation Programmer - 2K Marin

 

Got what it takes to produce a cutting-edge AAA title?  Be part of our passionate team and strive for excellence.

 

2K Marin seeks the talents of a seasoned and passionate programmer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with like minded professionals to create a truly amazing game. 

Requirements

 

Requirements:

-         Worked on or shipped at least one AAA Xbox 360/PS3/PC game.

-         Passion for leveraging advanced animation technology to create believable characters.

-         Worked with animators and designers to create behavior for the player or AI characters.

-         Experience with debugging Animation problems from 3DS Max/Maya/Motionbuilder source to intermediate format to ingame.

-         Experience with 3DS Max/Maya/Motionbuilder or similar DCCs.

-         Experience with the Unreal Animation System or other animation blend tree systems and extending such systems.

-         Experience with AI locomotion systems.

-         Strong math skills.

 

One or more of these would be ideal:

 

-         Experience with developing the connection between animation and physics.

-         Experience with IK solutions.

-         Experience with facial animations.

-         Experience with multithreaded/SPU programming.

-         Experience with optimizing animation performance.

-         Experience working with asset pipelines and tools.

-         Previous experience with third person action games.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

-  2+ years of programming experience in a creative environment.

-   Experience developing FPS or RPG titles

-   Technical experience developing for the PC, PS3, and/or XBOX360.

 

Skills:

-  Excellent communication skills with an interest in collaborating with other non-technical disciplines.

-   Expertise in appropriate programming languages (e.g. C, C++, etc.).

-  Strong 3D math skills.

-   Ability to learn and master new technologies and code.

-   Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.

Desired Skills / Extras

 

ABOUT 2K GAMES

 

2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness.

 

At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games.  Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.

 

So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time!

 

Join our team today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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