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PlayStation Global

Senior Gameplay Animator

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... animation direction across the game, providing constructive feedback as necessary. * Communicate effectively with other disciplines, including Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art ...

Socket.dev

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and ...

NetEase Games

Character Performance Animator

Collaborate closely with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to establish and maintain production pipelines and quality standards for performance animation, ensuring consistency in character emotions ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · Remote

$123K - $182K/yr

We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... animation direction across the game, providing constructive feedback as necessary. * Communicate effectively with other disciplines, including Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art ...

Jam City Inc

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the ... You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually ...

Mydigicode

2D Animator

Dallas, TX · On-site

Gambling/slots animation experience. FUNCTIONS * Deliver high quality animations assets using ... Coordinate with illustrators and developers when necessary to ensure efficient deliveries * Make ...

Bonfire Studios

Lead Gameplay Animator

Irvine, CA · On-site

Partnering with cross-discipline leads (design, engineering, art, production) to align animation with gameplay systems, technical realities, and the overall player experience. * Owning combat feel ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the ... You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the ... You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually ...

Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

... animation systems * Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the ... You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation engineer in the United States is $145,359.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animation engineer?

An Animation Engineer is a technical specialist who develops and optimizes animation systems for video games, films, and interactive media. They work closely with animators and software developers to create smooth, efficient, and realistic animations using programming languages, game engines, and animation tools. Their responsibilities often include developing animation rigs, physics-based movement, and real-time character interactions. Strong coding skills, knowledge of animation principles, and experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or Unreal Engine are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an animation engineer?

As an Animation Engineer, your day-to-day tasks often include developing and optimizing animation systems, collaborating with animators and designers to implement new features, and troubleshooting technical issues related to character or object animation. You may also write scripts and tools to streamline animation workflows or assist in integrating animations into game engines or production software. Regular communication with both artistic and technical team members is essential to ensure that animations look and perform as intended. This collaborative environment supports innovation and continuous improvement, making each project engaging and dynamic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the animation engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Engineer, you need strong programming skills—often in C++, Python, and graphics APIs—paired with a solid understanding of computer graphics, mathematics, and animation principles. Proficiency with tools like Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, and experience working with animation pipelines or real-time rendering systems are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure seamless integration of technical and artistic requirements, efficient collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the creation of high-quality animated experiences.

What does an animation engineer do?

An animation engineer designs and develops algorithms, tools, and systems to create and optimize animations for video games, films, or virtual environments. They often work with programming languages like C++ or Python and collaborate with artists and designers to ensure smooth, realistic motion and visual effects. Strong technical skills and knowledge of animation principles are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Animation Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,359 per year, or $69.9 per hour.

Sr. Engineer, Production Technology - Animation Series

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
The Opportunity
Vine Studios is Netflix's LA-based Series Animation production facility, offering collaborative review spaces, premium offline edit bays, a scratch room, and a screening room. Our Production Services team acts as the primary point of contact for engineering and technical operational support for productions at Vine Studios, helping shows navigate production and post production challenges from development through delivery, and partnering with our broader engineering teams to resolve issues that require deeper technical expertise. As the team grows, we're looking for a Senior Production Technology Engineer to provide hands-on technical support and ensure productions get consistent, high-quality service.
The Role
The Senior Production Technology Engineer provides hands-on technical support to productions at Vine Studios, troubleshooting issues in real time and keeping specialty rooms, edit bays, and screening rooms running smoothly. This role works directly with production and post production executives, producers, and creative teams day to day, and requires the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance for creative and production stakeholders. It also partners closely with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams, escalating issues that require deeper technical expertise. The ideal candidate brings strong post production and production support experience, is comfortable working directly with creative stakeholders under pressure, and can bridge technical and creative conversations with ease.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides day-to-day technical support across specialty rooms, edit bays, and Editorial for Netflix Series Animation at Vine Studios, including on-site preventative maintenance and calibration to ensure optimum performance
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues in real time, assessing urgency against production context and escalating appropriately
  • Identifies recurring issues and contributes to root cause analysis, helping to reduce repeat incidents and improve support efficiency
  • Works directly with production executives, post production executives, editors, and production creatives across active shows, maintaining regular proactive touch points to stay ahead of issues
  • Supports facility projects at Vine Studios including specialty room refreshes and edit bay upgrades, in coordination with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams
  • Partners with engineering stakeholder teams to evolve tools, platforms, and workflows for production and creative pipelines - evaluating software needs and flagging solutions to production stakeholders
  • Partners and collaborates with the in-house VFX Manager to provide additional pipeline support and color workflow guidance for productions and creative artists working remotely and at Vine Studios
  • Coordinates with internal tech support teams that handle initial production support, stepping in when issues require more specialized troubleshooting
  • Provides technical context and details to Media Systems and Production Engineering partners to support Tier 2 & 3 escalations
  • Supports screening room scheduling and usage across productions; helps maintain operational readiness for screening and review room support
  • Translates technical issues and options into clear, understandable guidance so productions know what support is available, how to escalate, and what to expect

Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of experience in production or post engineering and/or production technology at a post production facility or studio
  • Post production and production support experience with deep knowledge of production and post-production workflows - including non-linear editing, color science, VFX, and audio mastering
  • Knowledge of the technical and artistic fundamentals of animation and VFX, including 2D and CG pipelines
  • Strong relationships and hands-on knowledge of key industry manufacturers, their tools, and software, such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Foundry, and SyncSketch
  • Understanding of networking (switched IP protocols, DNS, ports), network storage, and workstation architectures and how they relate to and optimize production and post-production workflows and media management
  • Experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and workstation hardware (GPUs, memory, etc.), along with the Google Tool Suite
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, understandable language for creative and production stakeholders, building collaborative relationships and working well across cross-functional teams
  • Calm and decisive under pressure or in ambiguous situations - thinks on your feet and owns problems through to resolution
  • Stays current on emerging production and post production technologies; flags relevant developments to the team

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $224,000.00 - $365,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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