Senior Data Developer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Data Developer (Gamedev): Improving data pipelines to support growing volumes for the title Dead by Daylight with an accent on complex SQL transformations, ETL optimization, and scalable data modeling. Focus on mentoring junior team members, enforcing data governance, and integrating best practices across game development workflows.

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Company

An independent video game studio headquartered in Montreal with over 1200 employees, renowned for developing original IPs like Dead by Daylight and providing services for industry giants like Disney and Sony.

What you will do

• Develop and refine data models using advanced SQL and dbt on Snowflake to support game analysts and user researchers.
• Enhance main game data pipelines and secondary data collection tools using Python and Airflow.
• Oversee complex data projects spanning development and analysis domains.
• Ensure consistency and promote best practices in testing, security, performance, and cost monitoring.
• Provide mentorship and professional guidance to junior team members.
• Document processes and platform guidelines to facilitate effective knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in data modeling and complex SQL transformations on large datasets.
• Proficiency in developing Python and SQL-based ETL scripts for production environments.
• Proven experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow.
• Strong understanding of data governance and best practices in cloud environments.
• Relevant educational background in data development, business intelligence, or software engineering.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud services such as AWS.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment celebrating individuals from all backgrounds.
• Opportunity to work on iconic global IPs within a large, established independent studio.
• Collaborative atmosphere working alongside gaming industry leaders.
• Commitment to professional growth and knowledge sharing within a highly skilled data team.