Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes

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

📋 Description

• Implement and enhance gameplay systems across a wide range of game prototypes.

• Contribute to the gameplay foundations for the cloud streaming platform, Netflix Game Controller, and other potential platforms.

• Work across various game genres, including children's titles and AAA action-adventure games.

• Participate in all phases of development, from the initial concept to playable prototypes.

• Collaborate with designers to define gameplay systems and develop them using Unreal Engine 5, C++, Blueprints, Gen AI, and custom tools.

• Manage projects across a changing slate of genres, adjusting engineering methods to fit genre, audience, and platform.

• Take ownership of complex gameplay features from prototype through to polished implementation.

• Profile, optimize, and debug code and content to ensure prototypes perform well on TV via cloud streaming and other platforms.

• Work together with designers, artists, producers, and engineers to integrate and enhance features.

• Engage in code reviews and produce documentation and functional tests.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in prototyping and delivering two or more titles as a Gameplay Programmer/Engineer across diverse genres.

• Strong technical expertise in C++, optimization, math, and debugging.

• Extensive practical experience with Unreal Engine 5.

• Proficient in Blueprint implementation.

• Solid gameplay and design sensibilities.

• Capability to develop complex features and systems from start to finish.

• Ability to produce dependable, maintainable code under rapidly changing timelines.

• Exceptional adaptability to changes in a fast-paced, prototype-first environment.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for other disciplines.

• Broad and active engagement with games, providing informed perspectives on outstanding player experiences.

• Good judgment regarding quality standards and technical strategies across various tasks.

• Commitment to task planning and timely execution.

• Must be open to travel for work-related events.

• Must comply with a development team schedule aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Resume required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supplemental Health and Dental Plans.

• Mental Health support.

• RRSP Retirement Plan with employer match.

• Stock Option Program.

• Disability Programs.

• Family-forming benefits.

• Life and Serious Injury Benefits.

• Paid leave of absence programs.

• Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Full-time salaried employees are entitled to immediate flexible time off.