Senior Animation Engineer

Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills.

As a Senior Animation Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of crafting exceptional multiplayer experiences. You will work closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and artists to build robust systems, optimise performance, and deliver seamless networked gameplay. Your expertise will drive critical aspects of our technology stack, ensuring players enjoy smooth, immersive, and memorable experiences.

Requirements

Architect, implement, and refine cutting-edge multiplayer-ready animation systems in and outside of the Unreal Engine

Produce elegant, efficient, and maintainable C++ code

Leverage expert-level understanding of data structures and algorithms to solve interesting challenges

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative animation experiences

Contribute to the development of scalable and robust networking solutions

Tackle and resolve intricate technical hurdles in complex multiplayer games

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

6+ years of experience in the Unreal Engine

Experience with at least one proprietary game engine (C/C++ OOP/ECS)

Deep understanding of Client-Server Game Architecture (e.g. Client-side prediction, Server reconciliation, Lag compensation, Entity Interpolation etc.)

Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++17 and C++20) and their application in diverse contexts beyond Unreal Engine, such as systems programming, network programming, etc.