Senior Gameplay Programming Technical Lead (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Programming Technical Lead (Game Development): Driving high-complexity gameplay programming for the Dead by Daylight franchise with an accent on designing foundational gameplay systems and advocating for new tools and workflows. Focus on profiling and optimizing gameplay-critical systems, resolving complex gameplay issues, and providing deep technical mentorship.

Location: Middlesbrough, EN or Montreal, QC

Company

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with over 1,300 employees worldwide, known for its flagship multiplayer survival horror game, Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

• Drive high-risk, high-complexity gameplay programming efforts that span multiple teams and disciplines.
• Design and implement foundational gameplay systems (character controllers, combat, abilities, interactions, progression).
• Develop and advocate for new tools, workflows, and methodologies that enhance team efficiency.
• Provide deep technical mentorship and guidance to senior Gameplay Programmers.
• Lead profiling and optimization of gameplay-critical systems (frame time, input latency, replication costs).
• Provide hands-on support during critical development phases to resolve complex gameplay issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Gameplay Programming roles.
• Experience working on multiplatform and on at least 1 multiplayer/Live game.
• Experience working with Unreal 5 or 4 and on networking games/online multiplayer games, as well as good understanding of a client/server environment in Unreal Engine.
• Very comfortable programming in C++.
• Proven experience in defining gameplay architecture and making long-term technical recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a flagship franchise, Dead by Daylight, which has entertained over 60 million players.
• Collaborate with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo.
• Be part of a dynamic, independent studio with over 1200 passionate employees.
• Embrace a diverse and creative environment that values all ages, sex, ethnicity, and backgrounds.
• Join an award-winning culture recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.