Engine programmer

Massive; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

March of Giants, a Montreal-based software development company, is seeking a software engineer to join their engine development team. The role emphasizes clear, structured programming that balances performance, maintenance, modularity, scalability, and compatibility across systems.

You will focus on developing, refactoring, and optimizing core engine subsystems for long-term viability, while assessing feasibility and aligning with project goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the technical specifications and architecture of different engine systems.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Can solve complex problems.
• Autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Detail-oriented.
• A keen interest in various hardware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Program in a clear and structured manner that meets performance, maintenance, modularity,scalabilityand compatibility requirements.
• Develop,refactorandoptimizecore systems focusing on the long-term.
• Build and improve the modules that the engine needs.
• Document work performed to transfer knowledge and help users (other teams) understand how the new systems and features work.

Skills

Engine architecture

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Detail orientation

Hardware interest

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

5+ years software programming experience

Job description

March of Giants, Software Development, Montreal

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Program in a clear and structured manner that meets performance, maintenance, modularity,scalabilityand compatibility requirements.
• Isthorough and rigorous in the code structure.
• Develop,refactorandoptimizecore systems focusing on the long-term.
• Compile and understand the project purpose,identifydevelopment needs, and assess technical feasibility.
• Analyze the engine’s existing functions and see ifthey’rein line with the purpose.
• Build and improve the modules that the engine needs.
• Recommend improvements by designing and implementing new systems, as needed.
• Propose innovative changes, drawing inspiration from other games or engines in the industry.
• Maintain performance andoptimizesystems.
• Support the features and systems designed for production.
• Document work performed to transfer knowledge and help users (other teams) understand how the new systems and features work.
• Perform all other related duties.

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in computer science, softwareengineeringor equivalent training.
• At least 5years ofexperience in software programming, ideally in the video game industry or any other relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of the technical specifications and architecture of different engine systems.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Can solve complex problems.
• Autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Detail-oriented.
• A keen interest in various hardware architecture.