Unreal Engine 5 animation systems are central to this Senior Animation Programmer role at Arcanaut Studios. The position is full-time, remote friendly, and based in British Columbia or Alberta.
As a senior programmer, you will extend runtime systems, toolchains, and procedural technologies for a AAA sci-fi action RPG. Your work will support character movement, combat mechanics, and fluid physics. You will collaborate with technical animators, gameplay, and cinematics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and optimize custom Unreal Engine 5 animation systems
- Implement motion matching and machine learning driven locomotion
- Maintain procedural systems, state machines, and animation graphs
- Profile C++ performance using Unreal Insights and profiling tools
- Collaborate on skeletal mesh and asset ingest pipelines
Requirements:
- Five or more years of professional game development experience
- AAA title shipping or support experience, preferably RPG
- Mastery of C++ within the Unreal Engine ecosystem
- Strong understanding of three dimensional mathematics
- Hands on UE5 Toolset experience with Live Link and Sequencer
Apply senior Unreal Engine 5 animation programming expertise to runtime systems, procedural technology, and character performance.
Senior Unreal Engine Animation Programmer in Ottawa employer: Arcanaut Studios
Arcanaut Studios is an exceptional employer that champions creative freedom and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Lead Technical Artist to thrive. With a flexible work environment that supports remote work and competitive benefits, including generous vacation time and performance bonuses, employees are empowered to innovate and grow within a diverse team dedicated to crafting immersive gaming experiences. Located in beautiful BC and Alberta, the studio fosters a culture of mentorship and cross-discipline communication, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to ambitious projects.
