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Technical Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

You'll have direct impact on live, player-facing products What You Bring * Strong experience with: * Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) * Spine (2D animation) * Real-time ...

DSN

Technical Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

You'll have direct impact on live, player-facing products What You Bring * Strong experience with: * Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) * Spine (2D animation) * Real-time ...

Progressive Gaming

Artist Principal Lead

Chicago, IL

$130K - $156K/yr

Responsibilities Exercises discretion and independent judgement overseeing and directing all ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ...

IGT

Artist Principal Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Responsibilities Exercises discretion and independent judgement overseeing and directing all ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ...

M Booth

Video Editor & Motion Animator

New York, NY

... 2D animation, and UI elements-to elevate brand storytelling. Under the guidance of the Art Director, you will strike the perfect balance between high-end design sensibilities and raw social-first ...

M Booth

Video Editor & Motion Animator

New York, NY · On-site

... 2D animation, and UI elements-to elevate brand storytelling. Under the guidance of the Art Director, you will strike the perfect balance between high-end design sensibilities and raw social-first ...

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Senior Software Engineer - Robot Animation (678439)

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Netpace Inc
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$144K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job Summary:
Netpace Inc is developing a new class of robotic platforms for social interaction, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Robot Animation. This role involves innovating at the intersection of art and engineering to create solutions for human-robot interaction systems, working with a cross-disciplinary team to prototype and evaluate interaction concepts.
Responsibilities:
• Architect and implement Client capabilities for expressive multimodal robot behavior including intelligent physical motion and 2D animation
• Research and evaluate software frameworks to apply to robot behavior prototyping and production
• Develop and maintain tools and pipelines for teams of artists and engineers to create engaging content for interactive robotics systems
• Develop procedural art and animation assets for interaction concept prototypes
• Participate in brainstorming sessions on morphology and motion design
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary and multi-cultural team of designers, hardware engineers, and software engineers to design solutions
• Work independently and in a self-directed manner to deliver on schedule
Qualifications:
Required:
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computational Media, or similar field
• 5+ years of professional software experience (preferably in graphics, gaming, or media production)
• Experience developing industry pipelines and tools for art, animation, and/or game production
• Strong grasp of mathematics for 2D and 3D animation and graphics (e.g. geometry, linear algebra, kinematics, physics)
• Experience collaborating with designers to achieve creative and aesthetic objectives
• Strong systems thinking, and ability to switch between creative and technical tasks
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Work authorization in the US (no H1B or green card sponsorship)
• Willingness to travel internationally and work across time zones
Company:
Netpace is a Data-Driven company excelling in AI, IT Consulting and Staffing Solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is headquartered in San Ramon, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
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Netpace is a reputable company in the Information Technology and Services industry, headquartered in San Ramon, California, in the United States. The company specializes in providing digital transformation solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. It offers a wide array of services, including Software Development, IT Consulting, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Management, and Digital Marketing. Ever since its launch, Netpace has been driven by a mission to use technology as a medium to shape future businesses and make a significant impact.

Industry

Professional, scientific, and technical services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

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