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Animation Systems Programmer

Larkspur, CA ยท On-site

$167K - $245K/yr

Experience with multi-threaded programming and system tasks such as graphics, audio, I/O ... Strong artistic intuition and an eye for quality animation; as technical tooling becomes more ...

We are seeking 1-2 mid-level Animation Engineers with exceptional Unreal Engine 5 expertise to join ... Candidates should have experience with animation systems, interaction with environments, and ...

You will act as a bridge between animation and engineering - helping to define workflows, shape systems, and solve complex problems at the intersection of gameplay and motion. This role requires both ...

Senior Technical Designer in Animation

Cary, NC ยท On-site

$98K - $112K/yr

... complex movement systems * Design and implement animation state machines/behaviors and runtime solutions * Work closely with the Animation, Design, and Engineering departments to analyze ...

Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

As Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team, you will leverage the Roblox game engine ... You need to be proficient in C++ and have experience working on animation systems and tools. Prior ...

$189K - $315K/yr

... complex movement systems * Design and implement animation state machines/behaviors and runtime solutions * Work closely with the Animation, Design, and Engineering departments to analyze ...

Principal Gameplay Animator

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Partner with Design and Engineering teams to implement animation systems that enhance gameplay feel, responsiveness, and player immersion. * Work closely with Technical Animation to improve pipelines ...

Principal Gameplay Animator

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site +1

$150K - $175K/yr

Partner with Design and Engineering teams to implement animation systems that enhance gameplay feel, responsiveness, and player immersion. * Work closely with Technical Animation to improve pipelines ...

... complex movement systems * Design and implement animation state machines/behaviors and runtime solutions * Work closely with the Animation, Design, and Programming departments to analyze ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation system programmer in the United States is $49.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.06 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Software Engineer - Animation

Austin, TX โ€ข On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

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Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Level is a learning technology company dedicated to helping students build real academic and life skills with confidence and joy. We combine proven curriculum principles with worldโ€‘class interactive design to make meaningful practice something students want to come back to, not something they struggle through.

We support what teachers, schools, and parents are already doing by increasing student engagement with high quality, standardsโ€‘aligned practice that reinforces classroom learning. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re building:

For students: Rewarding and motivating learning experiences that meet students where they are to build real academic proficiency.

For educators: Tools that fit naturally into instruction and help students stay engaged while reducing teacher workload.

For parents: Activities that help your kid catch up or get ahead, build confidence, and minimize homework battles, whether learning at school or at home.

We are committed to helping every person maximize their potential and live a life of meaning. Itโ€™s a difficult problem that requires brilliant people and tremendous effort over time.

Level is looking for a Senior Software Engineer โ€“ Animation. You'll build the systems that make characters move with personality, environments react with believability, and players connect emotionally with our digital worlds.

Youโ€™ll own:
  • Animation system architecture and runtime optimization
  • Skeletal animation, blending, and state machines
  • Physicsโ€‘based animation and procedural systems
  • Animation compression and streaming
  • Tool integration for animation workflows
What weโ€™re looking for:
  • 5+ years of realโ€‘time animation system development
  • Deep C++ experience
  • Experience with skeletal animation, inverse kinematics, and blending
  • Understanding of animation mathematics and interpolation algorithms
  • Performance optimization for animationโ€‘heavy scenes
  • Collaboration experience with animators and technical artists
Bonus points:
  • Godot animation system expertise
  • Motion capture integration experience
  • Procedural animation techniques
  • Physics simulation integration (ragdoll, cloth, etc.)
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