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Animation System Programmer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead Animator

Novato, CA ยท Remote

$123K - $182K/yr

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers to craft high-end ... Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion ...

Lead Animator

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers to craft high-end ... Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion ...

Lead Animator

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers to craft high-end ... Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion ...

Lead Animator

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers to craft high-end ... Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion ...

Lead Animator

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers to craft high-end ... Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion ...

Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems. Troubleshoot and consistently present solutions to technical issues related to animations. Roll out production ...

Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems. * Troubleshoot and consistently present solutions to technical issues related to animations. * Roll out ...

Company Description Staffing Firm Hi , This is Hari with Techlink Systems; In regards to a contract job with one of our client in Torrance, CA. They are looking for a FLASH1- Animator/Developer with ...

Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems. Troubleshoot and consistently present solutions to technical issues related to animations. Roll out production ...

Company Description Staffing Firm Hi , This is Hari with Techlink Systems; In regards to a contract job with one of our client in Torrance, CA. They are looking for a FLASH1- Animator/Developer with ...

Animator

Princeton, NJ ยท On-site

$71K - $89K/yr

Collaborate with designers, developers, marketers, product teams, and subject-matter experts ... and animation tools. * Understanding of visualizing technical workflows, systems, data, or ...

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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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Infographic showing various Animation System Programmer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 68% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,470 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Senior Technical Gameplay Animator

Santa Monica, CA โ€ข On-site

PlayStation Global
Manufacturingย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$119K - $135K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

This is a hybrid / onsite position.ย ย 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us!

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

What you will do:

  • Create high quality animation content supporting the newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine
  • Work with the animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of the in-game animation
  • Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges
  • Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
  • Contribute to the strategic development of internal technologies and artistic processes
  • Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques that allow the building of complex and high-quality animation systems
  • Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows

What skills you will use:ย 

  • 5+ years of industry experience in gameplay animation for games
  • Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres
  • Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.
  • Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder
  • Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required
  • Proactively contributes to the progress of the team and the project

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an animation test.ย 

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