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Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

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 ...

2K

Senior Technical Animation Designer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... What We Need: We are looking for a Senior Technical Animation Designer to be responsible for ...

2K

Senior Technical Animation Designer

San Mateo, CA

$108K - $152K/yr

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by ... This will include features that support major gameplay mechanics, such as locomotion and abilities ...

Roblox

3D Animator (Short Term)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$9.1K - $11K/mo

Iterate quickly based on feedback from animation leads, designers, and engineers * Export ... Strong experience in character animation , with a focus on creating believable, game-ready ...

2K

Senior Technical Animation Designer

San Mateo, CA

$108K - $152K/yr

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by ... This will include features that support major gameplay mechanics, such as locomotion and abilities ...

Progressive Gaming

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

In this senior-level role, you will lead animation efforts from concept to final implementation ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...

Carlost Inc.

Customer Success Manager

New York, NY · On-site

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 ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

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 ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

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 ...

Spinplay Games

Game Designer

Las Vegas, NV

$148K/yr

This role is responsible for directing the execution of the vision by game artists, animators and developers. The Game Designer works in a collaborative small team environment with a group of ...

31ST UNION

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and ... Develop quick animation prototypes for new gameplay features, such as combat abilities, character ...

Spinplay Games

Game Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$148K/yr

This role is responsible for directing the execution of the vision by game artists, animators and developers. The Game Designer works in a collaborative small team environment with a group of ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for game animation programmer in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Game Animation Programmer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 66% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Senior Simulation Animation Engineer - Special Projects

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

$130K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
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As as Senior Simulation Animation Engineer you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is developing simulations and generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious and impactful simulation projects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our ideal team member brings experience but is also fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
4 years of professional experience.
Strong proficiency in C++ and solid software engineering fundamentals.
Knowledge of animation principles, skeletal animation, and character rigging concepts.
Experience implementing animation graphs, blend systems, runtime animation retargeting, and IK solvers.
Familiarity with profiling, optimization, and debugging in a real-time environment.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers.
Experience with a major game engine.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with USD format and tools, especially for animation
Experience in video game real time animation systems
Experience with offline animation and rendering pipelines
Experience with hair and cloth simulations

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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