Senior R&D Software Engineer (Motion)

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We are looking for a Senior Developer to join our R&D Team, who will be able to turn research prototypes into high-quality, reliable code that will later be used by the Core Gameplay Team.

Our immediate goals include:

Developing next-generation animation systems.

  • 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

  • FULL TIME

  • PAPHOS / TBILISI / REMOTE

What you will do:

  • Research, analyze, and provide recommendations for improving technologies;

  • Optimize existing solutions and introduce new approaches;

  • Work as part of the R&D Team, collaborating with other experts and sharing knowledge;

  • Contribute to the development of a top-tier game project for next-generation consoles.

    Skills and requirements: 

  • Expert modern C++ in production;

  • Proficiency with profiling/debugging tools;

  • Strong algorithmic mindset and performance focus;

  • Advanced 3D math applied to animation and movement systems;

  • Solid kinematics/dynamics understanding used in character motion;

  • Proven experience designing and implementing modern real-time animation systems;

  • Ability to read scientific papers and translate theory into robust, maintainable code;

  • Collaborative, proactive problem‑solver comfortable working with animators and engineers.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Modern locomotion techniques: motion matching, pose/motion warping, distance matching, advanced IK, predictive foot placement,  inertial blending, look-at systems;

  • Experience with physical animation, contact-sport specifics, blending authored motion with physics;

  • Practical knowledge of ML-assisted workflows or runtime inference constraints;

  • Conference talks, publications, or meaningful open-source work (especially in animation/physics tech).

Why choose us?
Our team unites creative professionals who have made a great effort to develop a top-quality project for gaming consoles. If you possess experience in game development or are just a gamer to the core, you are welcome to be a part of our international team, where your skills and creativity will be boosted, and the possibility for growth will always be in the game!

We offer:

  • Competitive salary;

  • Medical insurance, sick leaves and social benefits;

  • Relocation package;

  • Sports compensation;

  • Online English classes;

  • Referral bonuses;

  • Co-working compensation;

  • Corporate events.


    Please send your CV using the form below to apply for this opportunity.