Senior Programmer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Programmer (Unreal Engine): Designing, prototyping, and implementing core game systems for multiplayer PC games with an accent on performance optimization and network replication. Focus on building scalable game systems, improving system performance, and integrating third-party SDKs for high-load multiplayer environments.

Location: Hybrid (New Westminster, BC, Canada) — Requirement to work from the office three days per week

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 CAD per year

Company

Independent studio behind the successful military shooter "Squad" and the upcoming "Starship Troopers: Extermination".

What you will do

• Contribute as a primary programmer for multiplayer PC games.
• Design, prototype, implement, and refine core game systems.
• Analyze and optimize game performance.
• Collaborate with the programming team, testing team, and other departments (sound, animation, VFX).
• Integrate third-party SDKs and Unreal Engine updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer, preferably in the games industry.
• Excellent understanding of C++ and deep experience with code profiling and optimization.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience with network replication in a game development context.
• Familiarity with command line tools and operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation.
• Collaborative environment working with passionate colleagues.