Senior Generalist Game Programmer | General video game programmer

Role Summary

[English version, French to follow]

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios’ Game Development service line, we provide development support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You will have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming.

Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you’re happy. This is why we have regularly been recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by !

We are currently looking to add experienced Senior Generalist Game Programmers to our already amazing team. As a "Snowmie" programmer, you will use your awesome skills in C++ / C# to help our client studios to bring their games to realization. As a seasoned pro, you may also be asked to take the technical lead on some projects, as well as help us

grow and develop our junior programmers.

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.

Responsibilities

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing

• Working closely with client studios to bring their games to realization
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Among the motivating tasks that await you

• Work closely with client studios to produce their games
• Design, implement and debug game features
• Develop toolsets and pipelines for games
• Analyze and optimize executable files
• Collaborate on different systems and tools to help designers realize their creative vision
• Build strong relationships with your programming peers, both internally and globally
• Support your teammates in achieving objectives
• Perform other tasks as directed

Requirements

What you'll bring to the table

• 5+ years professional experience
• Advanced programming skills in C++ and C# with strong understanding of the fundamentals
• Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works
• Experience with game engines such as Unity 3D and 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
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Bonus points

• Experience with console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, etc.)
• Experience with mobile development
• Shipped game(s)
• Experience working directly with external clients
• This position is currently open to candidates residing in the following Canadian provinces only: Ontario or Quebec. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and reside in the eligible province(s) listed above.
• Primary working language: English

What you bring to the team

• At least 5 years of professional experience
• Advanced programming skills in C++ and C#, coupled with a strong understanding of essential concepts
• Willingness to truly understand what the code does, not just whether it works
• Experience with game engines like Unity 3D and Unreal Engine
• Experience working with large code bases
• Understanding how to analyze and optimize code
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with vector and matrix mathematics and talent for algorithms
• Understanding of various design patterns, including their advantages and disadvantages
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Bonus points

• Experience in development for consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X, etc.)
• Experience developing for mobile devices
• Commercialized game(s) to your credit
• Experience working directly with external clients
• This position is currently only open to candidates residing in the following Canadian provinces: Ontario and Quebec. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and reside in one of the provinces mentioned above.
• Salary range: between CA$92,000 and CA$132,000, depending on experience and skills
• Main working language: English

Benefits

• Variety of project types and clients ranging from indie to AAA, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of work
• 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 including 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days and 1 paid volunteer day. 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 yet way cozy hoodie!
• Role Information: EN
• Studio: Snowed In
• Location: Americas, Canada
• Area of Work: Game Development
• Service: Create
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Working Pattern: Remote, Hybrid
• Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
• Diverse project and client types from freelancers to large AAAs, in a modern studio with no rush culture, relaxed atmosphere and variety of tasks.
• A full range of benefits covering dental care, health care (including out-of-country coverage), vision care, long-term disability insurance, physiotherapy, massage therapy, etc.

Generous time off policies including 4 weeks of paid vacation (plus 1 week during the holiday season), unlimited sick leave, 2 paid personal days and 1 paid volunteer day. We also offer a complementary parental leave benefit as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program offering free, confidential, 24/7 support for your physical and mental health.

• Equal contribution to the RRSP.
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Snowed In Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. Within the Game Development business line of Keywords Studios, we provide development support to some of the biggest and most exciting games developed today. You will have the chance to leave your mark on a global scale, working in a studio recognized for having launched some of the most prestigious and well-known titles in the world of video games.

The satisfaction of our employees is at the top of our priorities. We know that you work better when you are happy, and that's why we are often recognized as "one of the 10 best places to work in Ottawa", and as "one of the best places to work in Canada" according to!

• We want to add more generalist senior video game programmers to
• our already great team. As a “Snowmie”, you will put your exceptional skills to use
• in C++/C# programming to help our clients' studios create their games. As a professional

experience, you may also be required to take on the technical direction of certain projects, as well as help us develop and train our junior developers.

Your passion for games, your boundless curiosity and your versatility will serve you in varied projects and in all aspects of video game development. In return, you will be part of a collaborative, creative, supportive work environment where you will have the chance to have a direct influence on the development of top-notch games.