Senior C++ Character Systems Programmer

Build character systems with C++ at Arcanaut Studios as a Senior Animation Programmer. This full-time role supports remote work across British Columbia or Alberta.

You will serve as a technical anchor for character systems on a AAA sci-fi action RPG. The work focuses on low-level runtime programming, animation toolchains, and procedural technologies. Collaboration with technical animators, gameplay, and cinematics will connect performance with character visuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extend UE5 native animation frameworks for custom runtime systems
• Fine-tune Pose Search Databases and advanced animation techniques
• Optimize multithreaded animation performance and memory usage
• Investigate locomotion and animation system related bugs
• Conduct C++ reviews and mentor technical animation

Requirements:

• Five or more years in professional game development
• Proven AAA development experience, preferably supporting an RPG
• C++ mastery within the Unreal Engine ecosystem
• Exceptional linear algebra, quaternion, matrix, and transform knowledge
• Strong cross-department collaboration skills

Bring senior C++ expertise, three dimensional mathematics, and Unreal Engine animation knowledge to Arcanaut Studios character systems.