Incubation Senior Foundation Engineer - Characters

Bungie
June 24, 2023
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Offerd Salary:$162,000—$191,000
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Would you like to work on a new IP and new genre at Bungie that combines amazing action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Do design goals like modularity, carried items, and cosmetic layering make you sit a little straighter in your chair? Do you wish modern games drew more inspiration from traditional animation, or spent more time trying to break away from formulaic rigs and movement systems? (We do.)

As a Senior Foundation Engineer specializing in Characters at Bungie, you will enable the creation of unique and varied characters. You will ensure that animation is smooth and competitively balanced. You will help players express their personal style through their in-game avatars. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, cross-discipline team united around our mission to create a positive impact in people's lives as we bring a new Bungie world to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with art, design, and engineering to create characters with a wide array of movement styles and abilities.
  • Create and document workflows and best practices for team members who will be creating new characters.
  • Establish and uphold animation budgets and performance goals across multiple platforms.
  • Contribute additional engineering support to foundational features throughout the game.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++.
  • Professional experience creating characters in Unreal Engine
  • Ability to diagnose and address performance bottlenecks in animation and gameplay code.
  • Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non- technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals.
  • NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

  • Experience with mobile
  • Experience with modular character systems
  • Experience with networked animation
  • Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

    This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

    In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

    Bellevue Pay Range

    $162,000—$191,000 USD

    Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:

  • 20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
  • 10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
  • 10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
  • One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked
  • Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.

    So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

    Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie's remote policy is subject to change at the company's discretion.

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