Principal Gameplay Programmer - Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwid; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio in the UK is seeking a Principal Gameplay Programmer to implement and improve gameplay mechanics. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in gameplay programming, strong C++ skills, and a background with Unreal Engine. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape gaming experiences in a diverse and creative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience writing clear and maintainable code.
• Experience in gameplay programming with at least one game shipped.
• Understanding of client/server environment in Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Debug and optimize code for performance and quality.
• Communicate possible impacts of code changes.

Skills

Clear and maintainable code

C++ programming

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Unreal Engine 4/5

Job description

Principal Gameplay Programmer – Dead by Daylight

Department and Team

Production / Programming

Status

Permanent Full-Time

Location

Middlesbrough, EN, Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON

About Behaviour Interactive

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).

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. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), 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!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

Are you ready to revolutionize the gaming industry with your expertise in Gameplay Programming? Join our dynamic team and become a key player in shaping gaming experiences. We're currently seeking a Principal Gameplay Programmer to join our team.

As a Principal Gameplay Programmer, you'll be at the forefront of an exciting project, implementing new gameplay mechanics and contributing to improving existing ones. You will make a positive impact on the programming team’s code quality and code best practice, especially regarding replication/networking best practices in gameplay programming.

In this role you will :

• Write clear, maintainable and well‑documented code.
• Debug and optimise your code at low and high levels to ensure optimal performance and quality.
• Assess and communicate around the possible impacts of a change in the code.
• Participate actively in the code reviews.
• Work within a cross‑discipline team on the development of various game features – mostly related to the 3C or the usability (general game mechanics).
• Test carefully the newly implemented features and suggest improvements.

What we’re looking for :

• You write a clear and maintainable code for at least 10 years.
• You possess a previous experience in gameplay programming with at least one game shipped.
• You have previous experience working with Unreal4 or Unreal5 on networking games/ online multiplayer games.
• You have a good understanding of a client/server environment in Unreal Engine.
• You are comfortable programming in C++.
• You love solving challenging technical problems with the most effective solution.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You thrive on change and can adapt to changing needs and requirements.

Nice to have :

• Experience with multiplatform and live games.
• If you're ready to take your Programming career to the next level and be part of an exciting journey with us, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become our Principal Gameplay Programmer.