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Animation Software Engineer Volunteer Jobs in California

NextDeavor Inc.

Software Engineer 2

San Jose, CA · Remote

$114K - $156K/yr

Software Engineer 2 Full-time Remote You'll be joining Adobe on a contract opportunity, employed ... BE or Diploma in Animation noted * Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals ...

PSRTEK

Voice to Face Avatar expert

San Jose, CA · On-site

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java. * Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar. * Experience with animation software/avatar ...

WeVote

Senior Software Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at Do not apply via any other job portals ... Thank you Join the WeVote Movement WeVote has an open volunteer Senior Software Engineering ...

Sim

Software Engineer, Frontend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a Software Engineer, Frontend, you will own the development of the agent-building canvas and ... performance, animation, and real-time systems (WebSockets, CRDTs, etc.) • High agency and ...

We Vote

Senior Software Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$140K - $185K/yr

Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at Do not apply via any other job portals ... Thank you Join the WeVote Movement WeVote has an open volunteer Senior Software Engineering ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems. Troubleshoot ... Thorough knowledge of Maya and other animation software. Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems. Troubleshoot ... Thorough knowledge of Maya and other animation software. Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animation software engineer volunteer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Software Engineer Volunteer, you need a strong foundation in computer science principles, programming (often in C++, Python, or JavaScript), and a familiarity with animation or graphics concepts. Experience with animation software frameworks (such as Blender, Maya APIs, or Unity) and version control systems like Git is typically expected. Creativity, collaboration, and effective problem-solving are standout soft skills in this position. These skills ensure you can contribute meaningfully to animation projects, support team workflows, and build reliable, innovative tools or features.

What are the most common challenges faced by animation software engineer volunteers when collaborating with creative teams?

Animation Software Engineer Volunteers often work closely with artists, animators, and designers to translate creative visions into technical solutions. One common challenge is bridging the communication gap between technical and creative team members, as they may use different terminology and have varying priorities. Volunteers must be adaptable, patient, and proactive in seeking feedback to ensure that software tools meet both artistic requirements and technical constraints. Additionally, managing time effectively while contributing on a volunteer basis can require careful prioritization and clear communication with the team.

What does an animation software engineer volunteer do?

An Animation Software Engineer Volunteer assists with developing, maintaining, and improving software tools used in creating animations. They may help design or optimize animation pipelines, write scripts or plugins, and troubleshoot technical issues for animators. Volunteers often collaborate with artists, designers, and other engineers to enhance the animation process, usually in a non-profit, open-source, or educational setting. Their contributions help make animation software more efficient and accessible to users.
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Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

Roblox

San Mateo, CA

$139K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

As Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team, you will leverage the Roblox game engine and tools to build groundbreaking experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible on the platform. Your efforts will not only help create amazing content, but more importantly, will help us highlight issues, improve and extend our animation tech, tools and pipeline for all developers. These efforts will enable our game developers to create engaging and delightful experiences for our millions of players.

We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about animation and world class user experiences including both usability and performance. You need to be proficient in C++ and have experience working on animation systems and tools. Prior experience with animation for games / interactive experiences is a huge plus.

You Will:
  • Help develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform
  • Analyze existing animation tech and tools and determine what is needed to meet a project's objectives
  • Author documentation on issues, improvements and feature requests for all aspects of character animation tech on Roblox
  • Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation tech
  • Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the Roblox avatar animation team on larger features
  • Have fun working with our internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on Roblox
You Have:
  • 8+ years of experience for with knowledge of character animation, game engines and tools
  • Proficiency in C++: Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high quality, performant code; experience with Lua is a plus
  • Passion about interactive: You are driven to build amazing experiences with great animations for users on the platform
  • Foundation oriented mindset: You believe that strong 3D math skills and a well thought out code architecture are important
  • Performance focus: You embrace software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
  • Personally Motivated: Self-sufficient, self-organized and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle
  • A Team player mentality: Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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