Senior Rendering Engineer

Hangar 13

JOB TITLE SENIOR ANIMATION ENGINEER Department Engineering  Location(s)  Brighton (preferred), Brno, Prague Reports To  Lead engineer Job Type  Permanent   Job Summary  As a Senior Animation Engineer you will set a high bar for code quality and bring a deep passion for character animation and the technology behind it. In this role you will own and continue the development of our core animation systems, tools, and pipelines, extending and maintaining the code of our technology while working closely with animators, character artists, technical artists, designers, and fellow engineers to bring our characters to life and deliver spectacular, believable animation for our games.    Duties and Responsibilities   * Work within Unreal Engine 5, adapting existing animation systems and building new technology to meet the project's technical and creative needs. * Prototype and implement animation features and runtime systems (animation graphs, state machines, blending, layering). * Build and maintain animation tools and pipelines that empower animators and technical artists to work efficiently. * Work closely and constructively with animation, art, design, and engineering teams to realise creative ambitions. * Support planning efforts by estimating and dependency-checking animation feature development. * Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome them. * Research coding techniques and algorithms to stay current with technological developments and advancements in animation and the wider game industry.   Essential Skills, Attributes and Experience * Demonstrable programming experience in a creative environment. * Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine. * Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, and 3D maths, with strong familiarity with Object-Oriented design principles (OOP). * Strong experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints, and Unreal animation principles (Animation Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, linked layers). * Hands-on implementation experience in one or more of the following: inverse kinematics techniques, ragdoll and physics-based character animation, procedural animation techniques, keyframe animation and forward kinematics. * Dedication to code quality and documentation, and the ability to learn and master new technologies and code. * Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines. * Effective communicator and collaborator across multi-disciplinary teams.   Highly Desirable  * Experience with machine-learning-driven animation techniques (e.g. motion matching, learned pose generation). * Experience with Control Rig, IK Rig, and Motion Warping. * Experience with new features like Mass locomotion, Mover and/or UAF/AnimNext . * Strong familiarity with Data-Oriented design principles (DOP). * Hands-on experience developing for Xbox Series X/S and PS5.   Hangar 13  prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.   As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation. SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate. Please know that Hangar 13 and 2K never use instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews. If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JF1

Hangar 13

JOB TITLE SENIOR GAMEPLAY & ANIMATION ENGINEER Department Engineering  Location(s)  Brighton (preferred), Brno, Prague Reports To  Lead engineer Job Type (Permanent, fixed term, internship)  Permanent Who We Are Home to the award winning Mafia franchise, our team are united by passion for rich narrative storytelling, cinematic presentation and AAA craft. We're looking for creative minds and driven professionals who share our love of story, style, and adventure. If you're ready to help shape the next generation of narrative driven games, we'd love to hear from you. Job Summary  As a Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer you will set a  high bar for code quality and a passion for gameplay and animation. In this role, you will own and continue the development of our key gameplay and animation systems, you will extend and maintain the code of our technology, tools, and pipelines, working closely with the animators, character artists, designers, and programmers to help develop spectacular gameplay features for our games.   Duties and Responsibilities   * Work within Unreal Engine 5 adapting existing systems and building new technology to fulfil the project’s technical needs and creativity. * Prototyping and coding gameplay and animation features * Work closely and constructively with design, animation, and engineering teams to realise creative ambitions *  Support planning efforts by estimating and dependency checking gameplay feature development *  Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks * Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.   Essential Skills, Attributes and Experience * Demonstrable programming experience in a creative environment * Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine * Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D Maths and strong familiarity with Object-Oriented (OO) design principles * Experience with GAS - the Unreal Gameplay Ability System * Unreal Engine, Blueprints and Unreal Animation Principles  * Dedication to code quality and documentation, and ability to learn and master new technologies and code * Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines * Effective communicator and collaborator with multi-disciplinary team members   Highly Desirable  * Hands-on experience developing for Unreal Engine and Xbox Series X/S and PS5 * Experience with player controlled characters, Unreal enhanced inputs, cameras and camera systems * Implementation experience in one or more of the following areas, Inverse Kinematics techniques, Ragdoll and physics-based character animation, Procedural animation techniques, Keyframe animation and forward kinematics, Machine learning driven animation techniques   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hangar 13  prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.   As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation. SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate. Please know that Hangar 13 and 2K never use instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews. If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JF1

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems, not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe today. YOUR MISSION We are looking for a Senior 3D Artist & Technical Visualiser to join our in-house team and own the 3D pipeline from concept to final render. Your mission is to visualize the "invisible engineering" of our gear across high-end product launch animations, technical breakdowns, and large-scale trade show visuals. We don’t want glossy, weightless corporate renders. Our products need to look like they exist in the real world - defined by gravity, grit, and elemental realism. You must understand how things are physically built to effectively translate raw CAD files into authentic, cinematic hero assets that feel tangible and grounded. RESPONSIBILITIES * Own the 3D Pipeline from initial concepting and CAD ingest to final lighting, texturing, and rendering. * Translate Engineering Data into high-fidelity assets, ensuring that hardware looks mechanically accurate and "real-world" ready. * Visualize Complex Systems by creating technical breakdowns that explain internal components and "invisible" performance features. * Develop Elemental Realism through procedural simulations of fabric, water, snow, and environmental interactions. * Execute Cinematic Layouts by applying a deep understanding of physically accurate virtual lenses, depth of field, and purposeful pacing. * Collaborate on Brand Visuals to produce large-scale assets for trade show LED walls and global product campaigns. * Iterate with Design & Engineering to ensure every bolt, weld, and fabric grain reflects the authentic manufacturing process. QUALIFICATIONS * Bring 5+ years of experience creating high-end 3D motion content within the outdoor, defence, or technical lifestyle spaces. * Demonstrate a deep understanding of physical manufacturing - knowing how hardware is milled and how garments are patterned is essential. An Industrial Design (ID) background is a strong bonus. * Maintain mastery of state-of-the-art 3D systems and render engines. We are software-agnostic; whether you use traditional suites, Houdini for simulations, or real-time engines, we value efficiency and elite results. * Exhibit an expert-level grasp of look development, specifically how light reacts to ripstop nylon, carbon fiber, technical laminates, and anodized aluminum. * Move beyond "button-pushing" to act as a virtual cinematographer, understanding how lighting and lens choice drive the narrative. * CAD Proficiency - comfortable working with raw engineering files and optimizing them for high-end creative workflows without losing technical integrity. HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be doing, we’d love to see your reel. We are looking for work that feels heavy, tactile, and technically grounded. If you have any process breakdowns or "behind the scenes" looks at your lighting and material setups, please include them—we value seeing the "how" behind the final render.