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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Epic Games's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Epic Games's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Epic Games
- high 165 stale, 9 reposted of 165 open
- Hiring momentum
- 210 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Epic Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Epic Games.
About this role
As an Animation Systems Programmer on the Special Projects team at Epic Games, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining core animation systems that enhance real-time graphics and gaming technology. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality, efficient animations, conducting research to innovate animation techniques, and writing technical documentation. You will leverage your expertise in C++, linear algebra, and animation systems to push the boundaries of what's possible in Unreal Engine.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Epic Games as an employer.
What you need
- Extensive experience writing C++ applications
- Excellent linear algebra skills and applications of linear algebra in software
- Experience with rigging systems, animation state machines, low-level animation systems, physics-based, procedural, and/or IK animation systems
- Experience with multi-threaded programming and system tasks such as graphics, audio, I/O, networking, memory handling, debuggers, etc.
- Experience with application-level programming, such as script compilers and user-facing tools
- Strong artistic intuition and an eye for quality animation
What you get
- 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k with competitive match
- Robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack used beyond C++ and animation systems
- Role may involve collaboration across multiple teams and time zones, which could affect work hours
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Listed by Epic Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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