C++ Game Lead Programmer (Remote)

Smoking Gun Interactive; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Personal leave

Sick leave

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Healthcare Benefits

Hybrid work

Training & Development

Job summary

Smoking Gun Interactive is seeking a Lead Programmer in Vancouver, BC. You will oversee a team of programmers, mentor staff, and contribute across game programming areas with a focus on full-stack development.

The role requires a strong background in C++/C#, OO design, and 3D math, with a track record of shipping titles. Remote work is offered to eligible BC candidates, with relocation optional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a programmer in the game industry or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Shipped at least one game as a senior or lead programmer.
• Expert knowledge of C++ and C#, Standard Library and OO Design.
• Strong math, statistics and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate withTechnical Director to establish a unified technology vision for the project.
• Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code.
• Lead and coordinate teams in the development of software and related systems.
• Mentor programmers and provide feedback to improve code quality and careers.
• Plan, design and coordinate development, integration, and operation of computer-based systems.
• Identify tasks and refactor or fix bugs beyond scheduled work.

Skills

C++

C#

Object Oriented Design

3D Math

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Perforce

AWS

Azure

GCP

Unit Testing

TDD

Job description

Smoking Gun Interactive is seeking a Lead Programmer in Vancouver, BC. You will oversee a team of programmers, mentor staff, and contribute across game programming areas with a focus on full-stack development.

The role requires a strong background in C++/C#, OO design, and 3D math, with a track record of shipping titles. Remote work is offered to eligible BC candidates, with relocation optional.