Job Title:

Expert Physics/Animation Engineer

Requisition ID:

R025833

Job Description:

Your Platform:

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered titles including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. We believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity.

We are looking for a Physics or Animation Engineer to join the Gameplay Team within our Melbourne, Australia studio. In this role, you will work collaboratively with teams across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

To learn more about our studio, please visit www.sledgehammergames.com

Your Mission:

We are seeking an experienced Engineer with either a Physics or Animation emphasis. Priorities can change in a fast-paced environment, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Develop, design, modify, optimize and debug physics or animation pipeline and engine systems
• Communicate features and collaborate with engineering, design, art and production teams
• Participate in the design, performance and code review process
• Contribute to design and roadmap of an industry-leading AAA engine

Player Profile:

Minimum Requirements — Common:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Maths related field
• Strong maths skills
• Knowledge of CPU and memory architectures
• Familiarity using modern CPU performance analysis tools
• Strong background in C/C++
• Solid debugging skills including ability to debug at an assembly-level when necessary
• Good communicator who enjoys collaboration with programmers, artists and designers
• Passion for code and data optimization
• Development experience with a current generation platform (console, PC, and/or mobile)
• Support and proactively collaborate with team members at Activision studios across the world

Physics:

• Experience working with physics simulation and/or other game-related technologies
• Drive collision data pipeline to create high-fidelity scalable environments and assets
• Architect and support simulation and query behaviors for FPS physics-related gameplay and visuals

OR:

Animation:

• Strong interest in crafting high-fidelity, scalable animation systems and behaviors
• Work with animators and engineers to design, prototype, and implement features to improve character fidelity and believability
• Develop and upgrade workflows to allow efficient building, improvement and debugging of animation behaviors
• Understanding of animation systems, including state machines, blend trees, and low-level playback

Bonus XP:

• Experience with game physics middleware APIs (Havok, PhysX, etc.)
• Background with parallel programming and multi-threaded code
• Experience with rigid-body dynamics, collision detection, contact/collision resolution
• Experience with rag-doll technologies and IK systems
• Experience with vehicle physics simulation

Our World:

At Activision, we strive to create iconic brands in gaming and entertainment and deliver unrivaled gaming experiences. We are home to franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. We aim to create an inclusive company and value diversity.

Ready to Activate Your Future?:

The video game industry and our business are fast-paced and evolving. Duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.