Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

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

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

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.

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