Lead Programmer, C++

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Technical Director to create a cohesive technology vision for the project.

• Draft and review technical design documentation.

• Generate high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code.

• Gather and document user requirements and develop logical specifications.

• Investigate, assess, and consolidate technical information to design, develop, and test computer-based systems.

• Create data, process, and network models to enhance architecture and evaluate performance and reliability.

• Plan, design, and oversee the development, integration, and operation of computer-based systems.

• Evaluate, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade, and establish maintenance procedures for application software.

• Lead and coordinate teams in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software, and embedded software control systems.

• Identify unplanned tasks and issues, including code refactoring and bug fixing.

• Offer mentorship and training for programmers.

• Provide and solicit feedback on code quality, encompassing performance, readability, testability, and design.

• Assess project-wide implications of design and implementation choices.

• Collaborate with Production on project milestone objectives, timelines, and risk management.

• Oversee hiring, supervision, and management of team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of programming experience in the gaming industry or a related field.

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A passion for playing and creating innovative games; you identify as a gamer.

• Successfully shipped at least one game as a senior or lead programmer.

• A strong self-motivator and capable of working independently.

• Expert-level knowledge of C++, the Standard Library, and Object-Oriented Design.

• Solid understanding of general and 3D mathematics, statistics, and probability.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to creatively address challenging issues.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• A positive demeanor with a commitment to collaborating in a team environment towards shared goals.

• Remarkable competency in estimating workload and delivering on tasks within the estimated time frame.

• Involved in planning product releases alongside production or project management.

• Mentored multiple programmers in coding skills and career advancement.

• Familiarity with C#, Java, Lua, HLSL/Cg shaders, iOS, Android, Test Driven Development, Visual Studio, Perforce, unit testing, TDD for server development, C# server environments, AWS, Azure, GCP, managing a live server environment, and operational support is preferred.

• Applicants must currently reside in British Columbia, preferably in the greater Vancouver area.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10 days of vacation leave.

• 5 paid personal leave days.

• 7 paid sick days.

• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.

• Dependent Life Insurance.

• Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits.

• Extended Healthcare Benefit.

• Dental Care.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Opportunities for Training & Development.