Senior Tools Programmer

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

📋 Description

• Drive the design and implementation of high-quality, maintainable C++ tools and workflows, focusing primarily on Unreal Engine.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to comprehend complex requirements, propose effective solutions, and advocate for tools development initiatives.

• Independently oversee the entire lifecycle of tool projects, from ideation and prioritization to deployment and continuous support.

• Provide proactive ad hoc tools support, balancing immediate needs against broader development priorities without the need for constant oversight.

• Promote best practices in tools development, emphasizing their strategic significance for productivity and quality throughout the organization.

• Objectively assess the impact of tools and workflows on project productivity to guide prioritization decisions.

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, enhancing the capabilities of the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in writing production-level C++ code, with significant, demonstrable contributions to complex, large-scale codebases in collaborative projects.

• Proven experience in managing projects through their complete lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively, discuss trade-offs, and advocate for quality standards.

• Experience in planning work according to priorities, risks, and the necessity to deliver value incrementally.

• Nice to have: Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or similar AAA game engines.

• Proficiency in UI/UX design, particularly with Slate, Editor Utility Widgets, or similar frameworks.

• Previous experience in mentorship or technical leadership within a game development context.

• Familiarity with a scripting language or system, such as Blueprint, Python, or MEL.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (including dental, vision, and mental health services).

• Complimentary mental health support, featuring access to counseling, psychiatric care, and various well-being webinars.

• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays annually.

• RRSP with employer matching.

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.

• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate are entitled to one additional day off during periods of pain.

• RED Parents Network — support for working parents.

• Flexible working hours.

• Access to trainings, lectures, and courses — including internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.

• A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel at home upon joining the team.

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch to work and take care of them while you’re there!

• A truly international working environment — an opportunity to meet and collaborate with a diverse array of individuals from around the globe.

• No dress code — we prefer to keep it casual.