Gameplay Programmer

Unreal Gigs • $80K — $120K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in professional game development and shipping AAA titles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in C++ with experience in gameplay mechanics and tool design
  • Deep understanding of game design principles and critiques
  • Experience or interest in live game environments
  • Self-motivated and capable of independent work
  • Creative problem-solving skills with a willingness to innovate
  • Experience with multiplayer gameplay systems is favorable

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with art and design teams to develop gameplay features
  • Prototype and iterate ideas, accepting constructive feedback
  • Work with programmers to address both technical and gameplay requirements
  • Optimize existing gameplay systems and resolve bugs for better user experiences
  • Write maintainable and robust code that supports gameplay functionality

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for employee and dependent benefits
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supplemental insurance options including critical illness and long-term disability
  • Access to a robust mental well-being program with free therapy and coaching
  • Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) for additional support
Full Job Description
PROGRAMMING - GAMES
What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do

We are looking for a Gameplay Programmer to join us in the next wave of musical gameplay! We believe that the best gameplay experiences are driven by collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay features and leading other programmers in the process.
In this role, you will
  • Work closely with art and design on a variety of gameplay features
  • Prototype and iterate, and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback
  • Collaborate with other programmers on technical approaches to satisfy both the surface-level and deeper, programming-specific requirements
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems to ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support
  • Write robust, maintainable code
What we're looking for
  • Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles
  • An analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and design gameplay mechanics and tools
  • Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
  • Experience with or desire to work in a live game environment
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
  • Experience writing multiplayer gameplay systems is a plus
  • Keen interest in games
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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