SENIOR GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER

SENIOR GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER

REPORTS TO: PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Implement software autonomously in C++ by applying the "best-in-class" development principles while producing intuitive and easy-to-debug code that runs optimally onto our shipping targets;
• Following the game design intentions, analyze and estimate times, costs and needs as well as the impact of the proposed functions, and provide realistic updates on its progress;
• Rapidly prototype new in-game feature, and switch to production mode when implementing new in-game feature by producing quality code that is robust, efficient & easy-to-maintain, and suggest improvements (refactors) whenever necessary;
• Collaborate with various teams and trades (Game Design, Animation, Audio, Art, Technical and Production) as well as external studios to perform the technical design, implementation, debugging and optimization of a given feature;
• Produce technical design documentations (TDD) when developing complex systems, partake into technical code reviews and share knowledge with the team & project;
• Bring features to expected level of quality & ensure the ambitions remain in accordance with the deadlines;
• Maintain technical documentation of technical systems up to date, share knowledge with peers and do presentation of the delivered work;
• Act as a technical coach and contribute positively to the achievements of the project and the team objectives.

WHAT DO YOU BRING:

• Relevant experience as a Programmer including in either Gameplay or AI;
• Excellent mastering in programming in C++;
• Solid knowledge of gameplay systems (inventories, looting, crafting, skills tree, quests, etc.), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or User Interface (UI);
• Solid object-oriented design patterns skills;
• Experience with developing systems & supporting other trades;
• Experience with profiling and optimizations, an asset;
• Experience with Unreal development (or custom game engines), an asset.

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE:

• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize work, manage time and work on time;
• Ability to work in a team (in Agile Pods), in person and remotely, and through different time zones;
• Team player and great collaborator;
• Rigorous, adaptable, accountable and solution oriented;
• Empathetic, excellent relationship and soft skills;
• Maturity to receive and give constructive criticism;
• Desirous to push back the barriers of video game technology;
• Ability in coaching and sharing skills;
• Passion, motivation, drive and enthusiasm are essential;

WHY JOIN US?

• Flexible work schedule: Because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;
• Hybrid work: Because we have adapted to the new reality;
• Access to group insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;
• Access to group RRSP: We think about your future;
• Access to a telemedicine service for the family: To avoid a pleasant 24hrs in the emergency room;
• Bonus system: We recognize the work accomplished.

Come create emotion with us!