Roblox · 19 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation
San Mateo, CA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$242K/yr - $294K/yr
8+ years expRoblox is a platform that empowers a global community of developers and creators to build immersive digital experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team, you will develop and enhance animation technologies and tools to create engaging experiences for users, while collaborating closely with gameplay engineers and community developers.
3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Help develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform
Analyze existing animation tech and tools and determine what is needed to meet a project's objectives
Author documentation on issues, improvements and feature requests for all aspects of character animation tech on Roblox
Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation tech
Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the Roblox avatar animation team on larger features
Have fun working with our internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on Roblox
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience for with knowledge of character animation, game engines and tools
Proficiency in C++: Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high quality, performant code; experience with Lua is a plus
Passion about interactive: You are driven to build amazing experiences with great animations for users on the platform
Foundation oriented mindset: You believe that strong 3D math skills and a well thought out code architecture are important
Performance focus: You embrace software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
Personally Motivated: Self-sufficient, self-organized and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle
A Team player mentality: Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Prior experience with animation for games / interactive experiences is a huge plus
Benefits
Equity compensation
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Company
Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$874.45MKey Investors
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CEO & Founder
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