Senior Gameplay Programmer

PlayStation Network; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Senior Gameplay Programmer to create engaging multiplayer games. This role involves delivering high-quality systems, optimizing code, and promoting best practices in a collaborative environment. You’ll work on exciting projects, including a new game IP, and be part of a diverse team that values creativity and innovation. If you have a passion for game development and want to shape the future of gaming, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent C++ proficiency and object-oriented development principles.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills at both low and high levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality systems and features that meet design requirements.
• Optimize and debug code to ensure performance and quality.
• Promote programming best practices and maintainable technologies.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Object-oriented development principles

Debugging and optimization

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Reporting

SENIOR GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER

You are a talented Senior Gameplay Programmer who loves multiplayer, social and competitive games. You are passionate about creating games that connect players in new ways, and that grow and evolve with our communities. You are excited about the challenge of creating a new game IP from the ground up and you enjoy navigating the unknown. At Haven, we're currently working on Fairgame$, a thrilling action heist PvPvE game for the PlayStation 5 and PC. We’re searching for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our team who loves the kind of game we are making at Haven.

The Senior Gameplay Programmer will report to the Technical Producer.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Deliver high quality systems and features that meet design and technical requirements.
2. Optimize and debug code to ensure performance and technical quality.
3. Promote and follow programming best practices and coding standards, build sustainable, performant and maintainable technologies and code.
4. Assist with technical design documents, requirements clarification, tasks definition and peer code-reviews.
5. Plan work effectively and provide realistic updates on progress to managers.
6. Proactively identify risks and create innovative solutions to mitigate their impact on the game.
7. Keep up to date with cutting-edge technology and promote its use when beneficial to the game.

Experience and Skills Required

1. Excellent C++ proficiency with a good knowledge of object-oriented development principles.
2. Ability to debug and optimize both at both low and high level.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the development team.
4. Excellent ability to organize and prioritize your own work.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Understanding of the technical considerations and best practices for Games As A Service.
2. Experience in the design and implementation of various game systems (AI, Online network, User Interface, Character controls, etc.)
3. Understanding of game mechanics and design principles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.