As a Senior Animation Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of crafting exceptional multiplayer experiences. You will work closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and artists to build robust systems, optimise performance, and deliver seamless networked gameplay. Your expertise will drive critical aspects of our technology stack, ensuring players enjoy smooth, immersive, and memorable experiences.

Job requirements

• Architect, implement, and refine cutting-edge multiplayer-ready animation systems in and outside of the Unreal Engine
• Produce elegant, efficient, and maintainable C++ code
• Leverage expert-level understanding of data structures and algorithms to solve interesting challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative animation experiences
• Contribute to the development of scalable and robust networking solutions
• Tackle and resolve intricate technical hurdles in complex multiplayer games
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• 6+ years of experience in the Unreal Engine
• Experience with at least one proprietary game engine (C/C++ OOP/ECS)
• Deep understanding of Client-Server Game Architecture (e.g. Client-side prediction, Server reconciliation, Lag compensation, Entity Interpolation etc.)
• Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++17 and C++20) and their application in diverse contexts beyond Unreal Engine, such as systems programming, network programming, etc.
• Deep expertise in common data structures and algorithms (DSA)
• Experience with Online Services (e.g. GBaaS solutions (e.g. Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS), Custom Game Backend Integration/Development, Toxicity Management Platforms, etc.)
• Experience with UE’s Gameplay Abilities System (GAS)

What makes you stand out

• Experience with Entity Component Systems (ECS) (e.g. flecs.dev)
• Experience with AI (Behaviour Trees, State Trees, UtilityAI Systems)
• Experience with one or more Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Familiarity with scripting languages and tools development (e.g. Lua, Python, Javascript)
• Familiarity with one other programming language (e.g. Rust, Golang)
• Experience with Host-Migration and Seamless-Server Transitions

About the company

Companion Group is an AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. We are renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development, making us the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their multiplayer titles. Our expertise enables scalability, maximises player density, and crafts immersive gameplay experiences.

Seamlessly embedded within our clients’ in-house teams, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio features groundbreaking games developed alongside major studios. We take pride in our global remote team, which values clear communication and technical excellence.