Lead Gameplay Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Gameplay Programmer (Gamedev): Managing the gameplay programming team to deliver engaging experiences for players, while maintaining a healthy environment for team members. Focus on supervising gameplay features from design to implementation, ensuring all features provide a fun experience.

Location: Remote/Hybrid (CA, Montreal)

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent AAA game development studio with a global team, known for shooter games and expertise in Unreal Engine.

What you will do

• Assign, delegate, and support individuals in their tasks, monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with other leads, directors, departments, and project stakeholders to build trust and work toward project objectives.
• Implement the director’s vision, contributing to the direction by providing data, raising issues, and seeking advice.
• Work with the production team to plan development and provide tasks to the programmers team schedule.
• Oversee gameplay features from design conception to implementation in the game.
• Establish and document best practices for scripting and feature implementations, while supervising documentation created by team members.

Requirements

• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Excellent primary programming language skills (C++).
• Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.).
• Proficient with Project Management Software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• 8+ years of experience working in console / PC games, including prior experience in any leadership capacity. Involved in the production cycle of at least 2 titles.
• Strong 3D math knowledge and familiarity with AI, physics, animation, and gameplay code in general.

Nice to have

• Experience with other programming languages (C# and Python).
• Experience working on multiplayer games.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF, including medical, dental, and virtual health/mental well-being sessions.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.