Game Developer

About This Role

Developing games for various platforms is the core of this role, which involves designing and building gameplay systems, implementing responsive UI, and optimizing performance. This position suits a game developer with strong programming fundamentals and a passion for creating engaging player experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and build gameplay systems: player movement, combat, progression, AI behavior, economy, and game feel
• Develop in Unity (C#), Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints), Godot, or our proprietary engine, depending on the project
• Implement UI, input, camera, animation, and audio systems that make the game feel responsive and polished
• Build and optimize multiplayer and online features: networking, matchmaking, backend services, and live-ops tooling
• Profile and optimize performance across PC, console, and mobile (frame rate, memory, load times, battery)
• Prototype quickly, playtest often, and iterate on real player feedback and telemetry
• Create tools and pipelines that help designers, artists, and QA move faster
• Work with designers, artists, animators, audio, and producers to take features from concept to release
• Write clean, tested, maintainable code and take part in friendly code reviews
• Support platform certification and releases (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, iOS, Android) and help support live titles
• Share knowledge through pairing, demos, and internal tech talks

Requirements

• Strong programming fundamentals in C# or C++, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Hands-on experience with a game engine (Unity, Unreal, Godot, or similar)
• Understanding of core game development concepts: game loops, physics, collision, state machines, and basic 3D math
• Experience with Git or other version control
• Passion for games and curiosity about why something feels good or bad to play
• At least one playable project you can show: a shipped game, game jam entry, mod, or personal prototype
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field (including Canadian college game programs), or equivalent experience. A strong playable portfolio counts as much as a degree.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada (citizens, permanent residents, and valid work permit holders)

Nice to have:

• Shipped titles on PC, console, or mobile
• Multiplayer networking experience (Photon, Mirror, Netcode, Unreal replication, dedicated servers)
• Graphics or shader experience (HLSL, GLSL, Shader Graph, Niagara)
• Gameplay AI experience (behavior trees, navigation, utility AI)
• Performance profiling and optimization experience
• Familiarity with live-service games, analytics, or monetization systems
• Tools development, Python scripting, or build pipeline experience
• Game jam participation, mods, or open-source contributions
• Fluency in French, an asset for Quebec studios and bilingual teams [if applicable]
• Experience in [mobile, PC/console, VR/AR, multiplayer, simulation, serious games, etc.]

Important Details

• Level: Game Developer I (0-2 years experience), Game Developer II (2-5 years experience), Senior Game Developer (5+ years experience)

About the Company

Promotion criteria are written down at every level, with regular career conversations. You can grow as a technical specialist (gameplay, engine, graphics, networking, tools) or toward lead and management roles.