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Senior Gameplay Programmer

16 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Behaviour Interactive seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to contribute to a AAA title. Responsibilities include active participation in design discussions, writing clean C++ code, debugging and optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams, evaluating code changes, participating in code reviews, and testing/refining features. The role demands strong C++ skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication regarding gameplay mechanics and player experience.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of professional programming experience
  • Strong grasp of C++ programming
  • Proactive problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Strong game design principles understanding
  • Experience collaborating with design teams

Job Details

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

We’re looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to play a key role in bringing a highly acclaimed and industry-recognized AAA franchise’s next title to life.

In this role you will be part of a team which puts its gameplay programmers at the heart of the player experience, working tightly with peers to develop the design and implement the intended vision, giving you the freedom to make creative decisions and bring innovative solutions to the game. If you thrive on challenging yourself technically, taking ownership and bringing a collaborative vision to life, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a programming role—it’s a chance to have real impact on a major project, take ownership of gameplay features, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in AAA game development. If you're excited by the idea of shaping innovative gameplay, working with a talented team, and making creative decisions that truly matter, apply now and be part of the journey!

In this role you will:

    • Actively contribute to design discussions and engage in bringing gameplay mechanics and player experiences to a high-quality bar.
    • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code.
    • Debug and optimize code at both low and high levels for peak performance.
    • Collaborate closely within a cross functional team to bring features to life.
    • Evaluate and communicate the impact of code changes to ensure smooth project progression.
    • Actively participate in code reviews, sharing feedback to elevate overall code quality.
    • Test and refine features, as well as contribute to discussions to enhance gameplay and player experiences.

What are we looking for:

    • 5+ years of professional programming experience, with proven skills in gameplay programming.
    • Strong grasp of C++ programming.
    • A proactive problem-solver who thrives on solving complex technical challenges.
    • Ability to clearly articulate the complexities of hands-on gameplay experience to effectively communicate intentions and share feedback.
    • Bonus Skills:
    • A strong sense of game design principles and player experience.
    • Experience collaborating with design teams and other departments to bring gameplay features to life.
Nous sommes à la recherche d'un programmeur de jeu senior pour jouer un rôle clé dans la création du prochain titre d'une franchise AAA très acclamée et reconnue par l'industrie.

Dans ce rôle, vous ferez partie d'une équipe qui place ses programmeurs de gameplay au cœur de l'expérience du joueur, travaillant en étroite collaboration avec ses pairs pour développer la conception et mettre en œuvre la vision prévue, vous donnant la liberté de prendre des décisions créatives et d'apporter des solutions novatrices au jeu. Si vous aimez vous mettre au défi techniquement, assumer des responsabilités et donner vie à une vision collaborative, on veut vous entendre !

Pourquoi se joindre à nous ?
Il s’agit de bien plus qu’un simple rôle de programmation : c’est l’occasion d’avoir un impact réel sur un projet majeur, de s’approprier les fonctionnalités de jeu et de repousser les limites de ce qui est possible dans le développement de jeux AAA.
Si vous êtes excité à l'idée de façonner un gameplay innovateur, de travailler avec une équipe talentueuse et de prendre des décisions créatives qui comptent vraiment, postulez maintenant et faites partie du voyage !

Prêt·e à plonger dans le monde du développement de jeux vidéo à la pointe de la technologie ? Basé à Montréal, Behaviour Interactif est un acteur majeur de l’industrie du jeu, créant des expériences inoubliables sur PC, console et mobile. On est un studio indépendant dynamique avec plus de 1200 employés passionnés, et on a des studios à Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) et au Royaume-Uni (Behaviour UK–North & South). On se concentre sur deux grands axes : les Services et les Jeux Originaux. Notre équipe Services collabore avec des géants du jeu et du divertissement comme Disney, Sony, Activision et Nintendo, en offrant un développement sur commande de premier choix et en innovant dans le divertissement immersif en lieu fixe (LBE). Pendant ce temps, notre unité Jeux Originaux repousse les limites de notre créativité avec nos IPs emblématiques, comme le fameux Dead by Daylight. Rejoins-nous et fais partie de l'avenir du divertissement interactif !

Chez Behaviour Interactif, on croit en l’équité des chances pour tout le monde et on célèbre la diversité des personnes, des perspectives et des idées. C’est donc important pour nous de travailler avec des talents qui proviennent de tous les horizons, et ce, indépendamment de leur âge, sexe, ethnicité, couleur, origine ethnique ou nationale, religion, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, statut familial, handicap ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois applicables. 

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About The Company

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated base building and raiding title Meet Your Maker™. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and in Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com.

 

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