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Hundred Star Games is an independent video game developer based in Hackney Wick, East London, founded by Jamie Walker and Sefton Hill, previous founders of Rocksteady and the creative leadership team of Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham series. Growing to a maximum of 100 people over the next few years, we’re doing things differently at Hundred Star, so we can focus on making great games and building meaningful connections with those we work with. Our company culture and way of working is unique to the industry and encourages leadership at all levels, autonomy, accountability, team support, sharing vulnerability, and building context, connection, and treating people well. We’re looking for an Advanced Gameplay Animator to join our growing studio and help create immersive and dynamic gameplay animations which enhance the player experience of our projects. In this role, you will work closely with our existing Animation team but also as an individual taking ownership of key features, support more junior members of the team, and contribute to the wider creative vision of the studio. We’re a hybrid studio, with everyone working in studio Tuesday through Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays open to WFH within the UK. Must haves: UE4/5, Blueprints, Maya, a reel showcasing realistic gameplay character animation, keyframe and mo-cap, locomotion, combat, environmental interaction. AAA background. In this role you will: • Working closely with the Animation Director, Animation team and other creative disciplines, you’ll help to establish our animation benchmarks to ensure consistent style and quality throughout the project., • Alongside owning a key feature in the game, you’ll collaborate with others to obtain feedback and ensure the feature design is the best it can be., • Champion and inspire others within the team, providing guidance and insight to more junior members but also help improve the wider industry where possible., • Create and implement world class quality animations using keyframe and/or motion capture., • Implement gameplay features with Engineering, VFX, Audio and other teams to create great-feeling behaviours for the player., • Foster strong relationships across all departments to proactively resolve team-wide challenges as and when they come up., • As part of the animation team you will offer feedback and suggestions to improve our animation tools and pipeline. • Where necessary, collaborate with outsource partners to create high quality animation assets. What we’re looking for: • Highly skilled in gameplay animation, with examples of character agility, combat, environmental interactions etc., • A solid grasp of Unreal's Animation Blueprints and confident aiming for them to working alongside gameplay code., • Comprehensive understanding of Animation principles and confident using industry standard software (Maya)., • Confident partnering with Gameplay Engineers, using their input to deliver industry-leading gameplay animations., • An expert in keyframe Animation but equally comfortable with motion capture integration. o Experience of directing and or performing in motion capture systems would be advantageous., • Strong creative throughput, able to take direction and create several ideas and adapt to changes in design, • Comfortable working closely with all departments within the studio to support the continued development of our project, and weaving gameplay and storytelling into a cohesive thread., • Experience setting goals for team members or managing outsourcing animation teams would be beneficial., • Previous experience in AAA game development or working on similar large-scale projects, • Experience working in UE5 • Passion for Animation, games, film and creating something fun and engaging Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance is available Salary to £70k plus - Benefit Highlights • 28 Days Annual Leave • Discretionary annual bonus • Private Medical, Cash Plan and Dental insurance through BUPA (Couple and Family cover) - medical history disregarded, • Life, Critical illness and Income Protection benefit, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave and Pay • Focus on Wellbeing which includes, subsidised gym membership, annual fitness grant, inhouse yoga and fitness classes and discounted massages • Regular social events throughout the year, including a Summer Wellness Retreat and monthly birthday and milestone celebrations CVs to simon.pittam@amiqus.com - Exclusive recruiter

Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher creating games people love. We partner with studios and internally develop games, having launched over 80 titles, reached over 2 billion downloads, and seen our game All in Hole break into the global top-50 grossing charts. These are milestones, not the finish line. With deep expertise in product and technology, we built Homa Lab, our proprietary platform that gives developers the market intelligence, data tools, and game tech, with AI built-in, to find product–market fit fast and scale mass-market games into lasting experiences players enjoy for years. This is our flywheel: Homa Lab helps studios spot the right ideas early, turn them into games quickly, and reach millions of players. Every launch brings back data and insights that fuel the next hit, making each turn of the loop faster, smarter, and more likely to win. AI supercharges this process, running through everything we do, from everyday tasks to our guiding principles. What powers the loop is talent density. 220+ people from 30+ nationalities, bringing expertise from the world’s best studios and companies. We uphold ambition, curiosity, humility, and focus, and deliver with speed, excellence, and candor. Since the start, we’ve raised $165M from Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Bpifrance, and the founders of King, Sorare, and Spotify, people who’ve built and backed the games and platforms we admire, now supporting our drive to create the next ones. At Homa, we are building the next billion-player experiences from the ground up and shaping the future of entertainment. As a Lead Systems Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the core gameplay systems of our upcoming RPG title. You will report directly to the Design Director and partner closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and UX to drive long-term engagement, deliver meaningful player choices, and define how Homa grows this new experience. Your main responsibilities will include: • Designing and owning core progression systems (characters, skills, gear, upgrades) – ensuring depth, clarity, and long-term player investment., • Creating engaging combat systems and gameplay loops that feel satisfying, strategic, and replayable., • Designing and balancing game economies, reward structures, and resource flows to support healthy progression and retention., • Evaluating system performance with Product and Analytics, iterating based on KPIs, data insights, and player feedback., • Writing and maintaining clear design documentation, feature specifications, and implementation guidelines to support smooth execution., • Partnering with Engineering and UX to prototype, validate, and refine gameplay features., • Supporting live operations with scalable systems and content-driven retention mechanics., • Mentoring junior designers and contributing to design best practices and team growth. This is a great opportunity to own system-level design, shape a new RPG experience from the ground up, drive impact at scale, and collaborate with a highly talented team and studio built from experts coming from top gaming companies. We are looking for someone with proven expertise in systems design for midcore or RPG games, and the humility, curiosity, and drive to make an impact fast. You’re a great fit if you have: • 4–6 years of experience in Game Design, with a strong focus on systems design., • Experience shipping or working on midcore or RPG titles, preferably free-to-play., • Expertise in progression, combat systems, or economy balancing, with a deep understanding of how these systems interact., • Understanding of F2P design principles, player retention loops, and live game systems., • Strong analytical mindset, with experience using game KPIs to guide design decisions., • Ability to own system-level features end-to-end, collaborating cross-functionally to drive impact., • Excellent documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Passion for RPGs and crafting meaningful, long-lasting player experiences. Even if you don’t check every box in our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and we’re more interested in your potential and passion than a perfect match to our checklist. At Homa, we prioritise talent, energy, and determination over traditional credentials. We’re building a global community of brilliant, driven people who think boldly, act with pragmatism, move fast, and push boundaries. We believe true innovation comes from diverse perspectives, deep collaboration, and curiosity without limits. Our culture is grounded in four core values: • Humility: We recognise that we are always learning, we can always improve and grow - we stay grounded in a clear view of ourselves., • Curiosity: We continuously seek the “why” behind the “what” - we explore with purpose and practicality., • Focus: Our curiosity takes us deeper, not wider - we obsess over the details and let pragmatism guide our attention., • Ambition: We strive for the best - we don’t settle for “good enough,” - we use common sense to reach higher. Building great games starts with building a great place to work. Here’s what you can expect: • 🏥 Comprehensive Benefits: Depending on your location, you’ll enjoy a range of perks such as insurance, meal vouchers, public transport, gym memberships, and more., • 🏢 Paris HQ Access: Enjoy a desk at our private office in a well-located WeWork building that will give you access to WeWork perks like rooftop view and designed coworking spaces., • 🌍 Coworking Access: You will have access to WeWork spaces throughout Europe, along with all their perks and professional office environments., • 🌐 Global Team: Collaborate in English with top-tier talent from 35+ countries, spanning Europe, the UK, the US, and more. Diversity fuels our creativity and innovation., • ✈️ Team Gatherings: We value time together beyond the screen. Join us for occasional team gatherings, off-site retreats (Workations as we name them) to connect, recharge, and celebrate., • 📈 Performance Reviews: We’re committed to your growth. Every six months, we reflect on your progress, recognize your achievements, and align on clear development goals., • 💻 Equipment Support: From day one, we’ll provide everything you need to do your best work, including a home office setup allowance if you're working remotely. Our HQ in Paris is a vibrant hub of creativity, collaboration, and connection. From rooftop lunches and coffee chats to after-work apéros and community events, we’ve designed a space people genuinely enjoy - all within a cozy WeWork filled with good energy (and snacks). We also have incredible team members across Europe - from Spain and Turkey to Germany, North Macedonia, Poland, the UK, and more. Whether you’re working from a sunny WeWork in Barcelona or your home setup in Warsaw, you’re fully part of our culture. To keep collaboration smooth, we primarily hire within European time zones (UTC to UTC+3). If you're based there - or planning to be - we’d love to hear from you! Please note: this is one remote position open to multiple countries, not multiple openings.

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963.Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, ena

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and help build, enhance, and scale our products.If you’re someone who brings fresh ideas, has a curious mindset, and thrives in an engineering environment focused on delivering strategic business value, we’d love to hear from you.As a Soft

Provide support and guidance to Software Developers. You are an experienced and proactive software developer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help build, enhance, and scale our products.If you’re someone who brings fresh ideas, has a curious mindset, and thrives in an engineering environment focused on delivering strategic business value, we’d love to hear from you.As

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape how developers leverage containers for AI agents at massive scale.

Strengthen developer tools like Jupyter notebooks and SQL workbenches. We’re hiring at all levels (junior, mid, senior).

We are looking for engineers to actively engage in technical discussions, assist in designing and implementing solutions, pair program with our more junior engineers, and deliver constant improvements to our systems. Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for

Drive Meaningful Developer Impact: Our goal is to enhance the developer experience by prioritising high-value initiatives that remove friction, improve efficiency, and empower teams.

You will go beyond the software developer role, and will be called upon to identify opportunities yourself in the quantitative space to innovate through technology. We are looking for engineers to actively engage in technical discussions, assist in designing and implementing solutions, pair program

An equivalent of at least 5 years of working experience in a developer capacity is also acceptable for this position.

At Form3, our mission is simple but powerful:.To design, build and run the technology that will power the future of payments.This is a rare opportunity to help shape the systems that move money at scale both securely, reliably and in real time.Go that are the backbone of our real-time payments platf

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time.Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI.You can read about our real-world impact.We innovate, build and deploy respon

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 deci

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time.Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI.You can read about our real-world impact.We innovate, build and deploy respon

Olo is a leading SaaS platform accelerating digital transformation in the restaurant industry, by helping customers deliver more personalised and profitable guest experiences.As a result, our digital ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions enable brands to do more with less and make every

Senior C++ Software Engineer required for 12 to 18 month contract working on a development of an edge processing solution aimed at transforming data for fiber optic sensors to actionable insights through algorithms.This contract is outside IR35 and would suit a skilled and experienced C++ Software

Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development.

Mentor junior developers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications while playing a key role in shaping technical architecture and mentoring junior engineers.

We are a well-funded, fast-moving startup looking for a hyper-talented AI Applied Full-Stack Game Developer to build a highly scalable, wildly engaging 2D sports-themed educational game. Job Title: Full-Stack Game Developer (Sports EdTech). Implement game loops and frictionless social mechanics desi

We are transforming the flexible workspace industry!.Valve was founded to propel forward and democratise access to the fast-growing flexible workspace industry.As work transitions to a more distributed and hybrid normal, flexible workspaces will be a key enabler of a richer, more enjoyable workplace

What started in the UK in 2017 is now a fast-growing platform designed to be the go-to solution for hosts and operators who want to streamline their operations and unlock growth.From automated messaging to channel management, from task coordination to financial reporting,.Our mission is simple: to e

Tackle a Game-Changing Challenge.

The Edinburgh team are a friendly, fun and driven group of Software Engineers and Business Analysts spread across several development centers.We follow an agile process, working closely with the Product Owner and related teams to develop product features and provide support to our extensive global

Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing. As a Senior Developer Support Engineer, you

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remem

Position Title: Full Stack Senior Software Engineer.Sunday Times Tech 100 | Top 10 UK EdTech Company.BibliU is an award-winning education company that provides Day 1 access to affordable course materials, making learning more equitable and effective, in addition to providing campus store management.

A1 is building a proactive AI chat app for everyday users to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows.Unlike traditional chat-based applications, our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task comple

Software Engineer – Java Full Stack.At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients.Our company culture is centred around collabo

Backed by a16z and Salesforce Ventures, Sequence is reinventing the accounts receivable category, building a flexible toolkit to help B2B finance teams to scale their revenue collection infrastructure.The team behind Sequence has decades of experience building and operating category-defining marketp

Samsara’s Telematics team builds the end-to-end platform that powers vehicle telematics across millions of connected assets.This platform provides real-time insights into fleet performance, safety, and efficiency.As a Senior Software Engineer on the Safety Detection team, you’ll contribute to a

Provide mentorship and technical leadership to both junior and senior engineers, helping to grow the technical expertise within the team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences.We believe that making memories is what travel is all about.And with 300,000+ travel experiences to explore—everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuff in between)—making

Tackle a Game-Changing Challenge.

Incrementally migrate frameworks, extract services where it makes sense, adopt modern patterns, and improve developer experience, all while keeping the lights on for thousands of customers. CI/CD, Developer Experience & QA Infrastructure. Identify systemic issues (tech debt, reliability gaps, develo

Java Software Engineer - Manchester.We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to join their dynamic team, shaping a cutting-edge product suite and developing scalable, secure, and ethical digital solutions that make a tangible difference.Develop back-end and front-end web and mobile solutions.Work on

We build and maintain the integrations that make ClickHouse accessible to millions of developers, data practitioners, and AI agents worldwide from high-level data visualization plugins (Tableau, PowerBI, Superset, Metabase) to connectors for data frameworks (Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka Connect, Fivet

Software Engineer, Consensus - Anza .Anza is a Solana R&D lab pushing the boundaries of blockchain performance and scalability.Anza was founded by experienced executives and core engineers solving the toughest problems in Web3.Crypto ecosystems rely on robust protocols, and we believe those are bes

We build websites and apps for clients across the US and Europe, specializing in decentralized finance (DeFi, crypto, NFT, blockchain), fintech, and healthcare, with occasional work in e-commerce and other verticals.Beyond client work, we operate our own high-revenue web product with a website, mobi

Olo is a leading SaaS platform accelerating digital transformation in the restaurant industry, by helping customers deliver more personalised and profitable guest experiences.As a result, our digital ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions enable brands to do more with less and make every

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time.Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI.You can read about our real-world impact.We innovate, build and deploy respon