Programmer - C++ / C#

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Personal leave

Sick days

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Extended Healthcare

Dental Care

RRSP matching

Hybrid/Remote

Training & Development

Job summary

Smoking Gun Interactive in Canada (BC) is seeking a Programmer passionate about games to contribute across gameplay systems. You will write high-quality C++ and C# code for a range of projects and help solve challenging production issues.

The role is offered on a remote basis, with preference for candidates located in BC, ideally within the greater Vancouver area, and requires 2+ years in the game industry plus a CS/Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of C++ and C# experience in the game industry or related field (incl. co-op/internship)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• Passion for playing and creating innovative games
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Excellent problem solving abilities and creative thinking
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to estimate workload and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code
• Creatively resolve game technology production issues
• Meet production schedules and deadlines
• Proactively identify tasks/problems beyond planned work
• Provide and accept feedback on code quality (performance, readability, testability, design)

Skills

C++

C#

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Unreal Engine 5

Unity

Job description

Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

Job Overview:

As a Programmer at Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re enthusiastic and driven to work on great projects. You have a keen desire to work in Games on various components depending on need. You don’t shy away from a challenge and are eager to take on new opportunities.

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in BC, and ideally within the greater Vancouver area

In this role, you will:

• Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code;
• Creatively resolve game technology production issues;
• Be able to meet production schedules and deadlines;
• Proactively identify tasks/problems that need tackling, outside of known scheduled work;
• Provide and accept feedback on all aspects of code quality (performance, readability, testability, design).

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 2+ years of C++ and C# experience as a Programmer in the game industry and or related field (inclusive of a Co-op term or internship);
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent;
• A passion for playing and creating innovative games;
• Strong self motivated as an independent worker;
• Excellent problem solving abilities, proven ability to tackle hard problems in creative ways;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• A positive attitude with a desire to work within a team environment towards a common goal;
• The ability to estimate work load and execute on the work in the time estimated.

It would also be helpful if you had:

• Programming in the Gaming industry;
• Shipped Experience;
• Game Engine experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5/Unity;
• Mobile: iOS, Android;
• Console programming experience, Xbox One and/or PS4.

• 10 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Hybrid working/Remote
• Training & Development

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 CAD

Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Smoking Gun
Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote