Certain Affinity, Inc.

Certain Affinity, Inc. is a company in the Computer Games industry. With a company size of 201-500 employees, the company is currently hiring. Certain Affinity, Inc. currently has three open positions. These include: * **Advanced AI Gameplay Programmer:** This on-site role involves building the "brain" behind the game. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining AI frameworks, collaborating with designers and animators, identifying and developing tools, diagnosing complex issues, and leading code reviews. The salary range is 130,000 - 170,000 CAD. * **Advanced Technical Animator:** This on-site role involves working on some of the biggest franchises in gaming. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal disciplines and external partners, designing and implementing runtime animation systems in Unreal Engine 5, overseeing rigging and skinning pipelines, developing Python tools, analyzing character designs, and driving R&D efforts. The salary range is 100,000 - 150,000 CAD. * **Senior Advanced Technical Artist:** This on-site role involves contributing to proprietary technology. Responsibilities include developing custom workflows, maintaining art pipeline integrity, troubleshooting pipeline issues, supporting client-facing project requirements, facilitating technical art communication, and collaborating to refine game visual quality. The company utilizes various technologies in its development. The Advanced AI Gameplay Programmer role requires experience with AI frameworks, decision-making systems, sensory systems, spatial reasoning, C++, performance profiling, memory management, debugging, 3D math, animation, data structures, algorithms, architectural patterns, systemic AI, procedural animation, and IK. The Advanced Technical Animator role requires knowledge of rigging, skinning, animation systems, Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk Maya, Python scripting, and familiarity with motion capture. The Senior Advanced Technical Artist position requires experience with technical art, 3D tools, pipeline management, scripting, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Houdini, Python, C#, Maya, and Unreal Engine. The Advanced AI Gameplay Programmer, Advanced Technical Animator, and Senior Advanced Technical Artist positions are all on-site roles. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Certain Affinity, Inc. and applying for these positions: 1. **What is the remote policy for these positions?** All current openings are on-site roles. 2. **What is the salary range for the Advanced AI Gameplay Programmer position?** The salary range is 130,000 - 170,000 CAD. 3. **What is the salary range for the Advanced Technical Animator position?** The salary range is 100,000 - 150,000 CAD. 4. **What are some of the technical requirements for the Advanced AI Gameplay Programmer role?** The role requires 6+ years in Software Engineering, core AI architectures and navigation systems experience, C++ skills, and understanding of data structures and algorithms. 5. **What is the role of the Senior Advanced Technical Artist?** The Senior Advanced Technical Artist will work on 3D tools and pipelines and contribute to our proprietary technology. 6. **What technical skills are required for the Advanced Technical Animator position?** 5+ years experience in rigging and skinning, expert-level proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, and proficiency with Autodesk Maya are required. 7. **Does Certain Affinity run background checks?** Yes, Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization.