Principal Software Developer

March 1

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Snowed In Studios Inc.

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Snowed In Studios Inc. is Ottawa's largest game development studio, known for collaboration with both indie developers and AAA titles since its founding in 2009. The studio has worked on well-known franchises such as Starfield, Forza Motorsport, Madden, Forza Horizon 5, Dead By Daylight, Deus Ex, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. Snowed In Studios provides comprehensive game development services, including full game and app production, engine and tool development, artistic direction, optimization, debugging, and cross-platform deployment. The studio takes pride in its people-first workplace culture, offering flexible work arrangements and numerous benefits to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With over 200 employees, Snowed In Studios strives to be a no-crunch workplace where team happiness and health are prioritized alongside creative and technical excellence.

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

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

📋 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 are currently looking to add experienced Principle Software Developer to our already amazing team. 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. • Are you up for the challenge?

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years professional experience • 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/draw backs • Experience with 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 • 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!