Senior Programmer (Remote Canada)

Hothead Games; Toronto; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio is seeking experienced Senior or Lead Game Programmers in Toronto, Ontario. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python. Responsibilities include writing robust code, collaborating with creative teams, and maintaining live games. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative game development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Strong knowledge of development tools and algorithms.
• Ability to write maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Write robust, efficient code in C, C++, and Python.
• Collaborate with team members to develop new game features.
• Maintain the live game and deploy fixes.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python coding

Game development

Unity

Unreal Engine

Debugging

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

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

The 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.