Programming Team Lead - Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwid; Montreal, Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian gaming studio in Montreal is seeking a Programming Team Lead for its acclaimed title Dead by Daylight. You will guide a talented team to build fun gaming experiences using Unreal Engine 5. The ideal candidate has experience managing programming teams, strong C++ skills, and a successful track record in game production.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing programming teams in game production.
• Shipped at least one game as Programming Team Lead.
• Strong C++ programming background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dedicated programming teams.
• Develop and implement schedules for tasks and resources.
• Coach and mentor team members.

Skills

C++ programming

Team management

Technical problem-solving

Planning and organization

Job description

Overview

Programming Team Lead – Dead by Daylight

Department and team: Production / Programming

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON

The role

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. Were dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

Join the team behind one of the most iconic multiplayer experiences and help shape the future of Dead by Daylight!

As a Programming Team Lead, you’ll guide a talented team of developers working in Unreal Engine 5 to build smooth, fun, and unforgettable gaming experiences. Lead strategic decisions, collaborate across disciplines, and bring the technical vision to life in a live game environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dedicated programming internal and external teams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects across multiple SKUs in a live environment.
• Develop and implement schedules, efficiently distributing tasks and resources within the programming team.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate the team\'s work, providing guidance to meet project objectives.
• Assist in estimating project timelines, committing to deliverables, and supporting the team in overcoming technical challenges.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including external clients, producers, directors, designers, and artists.
• Offer hands-on support with programming tasks when required and perform additional duties as needed to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing programming teams in game production.
• You shipped at least one game as a Programming Team Lead and have a proven track record of shipping games as a Programmer on PC and/or consoles.
• Strong C++ programming background, enabling you to challenge and support technical decisions.
• You love solving challenging technical problems with the most effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize work, and adhere to deadlines.
• A real understanding of video game production and the ability to put yourself in the shoes of the other professionals involved in production.

Nice to have

• Expertise working on multiplayer games, ideally throughout the entire production life cycle.

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).