Lead Software Developer

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Snowed In Studios Inc.

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Low- and high-level programming • PC, Console, Mobile, Web Development • Educational and Serious Games • Video Game Development

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Description

• Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. • As part of Keywords Studios’ Create service line, we provide support to some of the most exciting games being made today. • Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. • We understand that you work your best when you’re in an environment conducive with collaboration, challenge and fun along with job stability. • We value being transparent and providing visibility on expectations and career progression. • We’re proud our efforts have been recognized by being one of the Top 5 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by gamesindustry.biz! • As a “Snowmie” programmer, you will use your advanced programming skills to help our client studios bring their games to realization. • You will use your passion for games, insatiable curiosity, and versatility to work on a variety of projects and across all aspects of game development. • In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games. • Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing: • Working closely with other project leaders to plan future tasks for the team. • Designing, implementing, and debugging game features. • Working on game toolsets and pipelines. • Analyzing and optimizing runtimes. • Collaborating on systems and tools to help designers implement their creative vision. • Building a solid relationship with your programming peers in-house and around the world. • Supporting your team mates to accomplish goals.

Requirements

• 6+ years professional experience • Experience leading programming teams • Proactive inclination to support and mentor other programmers • Clear communication to facilitate common understandings among team and client • Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical team members or clients • Highly resilient to the stresses of changing game requirements • Advanced programming skills in C++ with strong understanding of the fundamentals • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals • Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine • Experience working in large codebases • Understands how to analyze and optimize code • Strong problem-solving skills • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and good with algorithms • Understands various design patterns and their benefits/drawbacks • Experience with PC and console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, etc.) • Shipped game(s)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc. • Generous leave policies include 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health. • RRSP Matching • Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON as needed • A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together. • The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family. • A way-cool hoodie!