Lead Gameplay Programmer

One of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.## Job DescriptionMain goal of the role:Manage talents of the Gameplay Programming team to deliver the most fun and engaging experience for players while maintaining a healthy and motivating environment for team members.Collaboration within the studio:Production, QA, PCFF, All programmers, Recruitment, HR All Dev teamsDuties:Core:- Assigns, delegates, and supports individuals in their tasks, monitoring and reviewing the progress of their work.- Provides constructive feedback and clear communications to enhance behavior and performance, ensuring a continuous improvement approach.- Takes responsibility for evaluating their direct reports during periodic performance reviews, providing valuable insights and assessments toward their career development.- Fosters an engaging atmosphere within their team, as well as ensuring a healthy worklife balance by setting clear expectations and scope of work, empowering individuals to propose solutions, and express their opinions.- Utilizes data such as pulse checks and satisfaction scores.- Collaborates and communicates effectively with other Leads, Directors, departments and project stakeholders on a continuous basis in order to notably build trust and work toward the project’s objectives and ambitions.- Follows the Director’s guidance/vision and implements it.- Contributes to the Director’s direction by providing important data, raising issues, seeking advice and relays them to relevant project leaders.- Autonomously complete tasks and features in a timely fashion.- Work closely with Principal(s) and project Architect to implement high quality features and code, proactively identify and address risk with the team.- Proactively participate in code reviews to share knowledge and learn from other team members.- Stay informed of best practices and technical solutions used at the company.Gameplay:- Work with the production team to plan development and provide tasks assignment to programmers team schedule.- Oversee gameplay features from design conception to implementation in game.- Collaborate with Designers and team members to guarantee all gameplay features provide a fun and engaging experience to the Player.- Establish and document best practices for scripting and feature implementations.- Develop and maintain the systems architecture necessary for other developers to implement features in the game.- Test, debug, profile and optimize implementations.- Supervision of documentation created by the team members.## QualificationsMust have qualifications:- Strong mentoring and leadership skills.- Excellent primary programming language skills (C++)- Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.).- Proficient with Project Management Software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).- Experience with multiple game engines.- A keen sense of what makes gameplay systems fun.- Ability to work with game developers from all disciplines.- Strong 3D math knowledge.- Strong familiarity with AI, physics, animation and gameplay code in general.- Experience with profiling and optimizations.- Experience working on consoles such as the PS5.- Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code.Excellent primary programming language skills:JIRA Confluence, Swarm, PerforceExperience:8+ years of experience working in console / PC games, including prior experience in any leadership capacity. Involved in the production cycle of at least 2 titlesNice to have qualifications:- Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.).- Proficient with Project Management Software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).- Experience with multiple game engines.- A keen sense of what makes gameplay systems fun.- Ability to work with game developers from all disciplines.- Strong 3D math knowledge.- Strong familiarity with AI, physics, animation and gameplay code in general.- Experience with profiling and optimizations.- Experience working on consoles such as the PS5.- Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code.- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.Software:- Experience with other programming languages (C# and Python)- Experience working on multiplayer games## Additional InformationWhat we offer:- Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. The insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).- Full Dental coverage, including major dental.- 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.- Paid week off during the Winter Holidays.- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.- Free virtual health and mental well-being sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.