Build character systems with C++ at Arcanaut Studios as a Senior Animation Programmer. This full time role supports work from home 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 skilled 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.
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📌 Senior C++ Character Systems Programmer Ottawa
🏢 Arcanaut Studios
📍 Ottawa