Lead Programmer

Signal Space Lab is an interactive creation studio in Montreal, QC in Canada specializing in immersive XR entertainment, video games, and audio production. Our goal is to advance in the art of interactive media by imaging and producing original, innovative, and memorable experiences that materialized into sounds, visuals, and gaming environments.

Here are our current projects:

• https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546080/Every_Day_We_Fight/
• https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763380/Monkey_Do/
• https://www.meta.com/experiences/human-within/6218357148255323/

We are now on the lookout for a motivated Lead Software programmer who thinks differently about entertainment, interactivity, and reality in general. ‍‍ As a small team, we wear many hats and thrive on creative problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork.

If you're a hands-on programmer who loves taking initiative and has a broad skill set, this is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development of an application ecosystem comprising of a media editor and multi-platform players, for a proprietary interactive VR video format
• Spearhead development on a wide variety of languages and platforms including C++, C#,  Windows, Android, Qt, Unreal Engine and Unity
• Architect and implement novel solutions for the optimization, seamless playback, editing, and rendering of interactive VR media content
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of developers and content creators to implement real-world projects using the ecosystem
• Note: This is not a Video Game development position, rather a tool/software development one.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ (Mandatory)
• Experience with 3D and/or VR technologies/systems/API's
• High-adaptability to multiple languages and platforms
• Preferred/optional skills:
  • Experience with the Qt Framework
  • Experience with media/video playback and file formats/conversion
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Experience with Unity
  • UI/UX development experience

BENEFITS

• Work-life balance! Normal hours: 9:00am—5:00pm, with some flexibility.
• Remote and onsite work accommodations.
• No crunch time
• 4 weeks paid vacation (1 week around the Winter Holidays)
• Personal days as needed by the team members.
• Group insurance plan (Life, Dental, Vision).
• Being part of a multicultural team from 3 time zones (and counting).
• Our team is proud to accommodate creative decisions from each and every team member, you will have an influence on how the game you work on looks like.

Benefits (depending on Location):

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• Paid time off
• Vision care