Co-Op Programmer (Student Position)

Offworld Industries; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in New Westminster, BC, is seeking a Co-Op Programmer to join their team. The role involves writing software in C++ and collaborating with design and programming teams to implement new features. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming and excellent communication skills. This position is ideal for students passionate about game development and offers a great opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic studio environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming.
• Experience with C++.
• Passionate about game development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Write software in C++ and UE5's blueprint language.
• Work collaboratively with design and programming teams.
• Fix bugs and understand unfamiliar code.

Skills

Object-Oriented programming

C++

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Overview

Offworld Industries Ltd. (Offworld) is the independent studio behind the successful military first-person shooter game, “Squad”. Offworld was formed in 2014 by more than 15 developers who had worked together on the well known Project Reality mod for Battlefield 2. The founding purpose of the team was to bring a standalone successor of this acclaimed mod to market and build a game development studio and a livelihood from that foundation.

Fast forward to 2025, Offworld has over 140 employees and is rapidly growing. We have been expanding the studio into serving as a publisher supporting mods and recently released our title "Starship Troopers: Extermination", a 16-player PvE first-person shooter based on the 1997 cult-classic film.

We are built on passion, unified spirit and continuing efforts to break the mold. We strive to become a leader in creating large-scale multiplayer games as well as supplying others with the ability to do the same. We are looking for a talented Co-Op Programmer for our current and upcoming Unreal Engine based multiplayer games. If you are passionate about making great games and a team player, we are looking for you!

Responsibilities

• Write software in C++ and in UE5’s blueprint language
• Work as a member of the team, contributing and gaining experience in many areas of game programming
• Fix bugs that push you to understand unfamiliar code and learn from code written by more experienced programmers
• Work with the Design and Programming teams to implement new features

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming
• Experience with C++
• Experience with Unreal Engine is not required but is a bonus
• Passionate about games development, playing games, and learning
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Terms

• 40 hours per week, salaried position
• Length is two co-op terms (8 months)
• Working on site is preferred

If you meet the above qualifications, and Offworld sounds like the kind of company you want to be a part of, please apply now with a copy of your cover letter and resume.

This position is part of DigiBC’s Work Placement Program (https://digibc.org/work-placement-program/), which supports post-secondary students by providing experiential learning opportunities in animation, video, games, visual effects, and XR. As a part of this program, participating students will benefit from customized orientation workshops, e-learning resources, mentoring support, and the opportunity to start building their own professional network in the creative technology industry. This position is open to students who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.