Lead Game Programmer (remote Canada)

Hothead Games; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Toronto is seeking experienced Senior or Lead Game Programmers. The ideal candidate should have robust skills in C, C++, and Python, as well as a strong background in game development. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to develop game features and maintaining live games. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required, along with exemplary debugging abilities.

Qualifications

• Professional game development experience required (senior or lead level).
• Exemplary skills in C and C++ with strong mathematics.
• Solid debugging and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Write robust, efficient, maintainable code in C, C++, and Python.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to develop new game features.
• Help maintain the live game and deploy fixes and enhancements.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Game Development

Unity

Unreal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Please note we will be hiring for this role in the near future. This posting is an expression of interest.

Role

Hothead Games is seeking experienced and talented Senior or Lead Game Programmers who are passionate about making great games.

What You'll Do

• Use your knowledge of development tools and algorithms to write robust, efficient, maintainable code in C, C++ script and Python
• Collaborate with programmers, artists and designers to develop new game features for all aspects of the game, including UI, gameplay, backend, etc
• Understand the game’s guiding vision and technical foundation and drive towards making a product you’re proud of
• Help maintain the live game and debug and deploy fixes and enhancements

Who You Are and What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• years (for senior) or +yrs (for lead) professional game development experience

Exemplary C, C++ and mathematics skills

Experience with Unity and Unreal

Solid debugging and problem solving abilities

Adaptable, able to pick up new technologies quickly

Deep understanding of core principles of game programming

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-directed and able to perform effectively both autonomously and in a team