Gameplay Programmer

Role Overview

• Propose, implement, and take ownership of tasks and features within given deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to the production team.
• Collaborate with the PCF Framework team to integrate, contribute to, and develop shared components, improving the stability and functionality of shared modules.
• Take performance considerations into account for the work you deliver.
• Break down your own tasks, update your progress, ask questions and raise issues with relevant stakeholders, and propose solutions when necessary.
• Work closely with the Lead Architect and Project Architect to implement high-quality features and code, and proactively identify and address risks with the team.
• Actively participate in code reviews to share knowledge and learn from other team members.
• Occasionally support the manager with recruitment projects in collaboration with HR and help onboard new employees.
• Stay informed about best practices and technical solutions used within the company.
• Work with QA teams to define testing requirements for new and existing features.
• Collaborate with designers to define requirements for gameplay features.
• Propose solutions that are both fun and technically sound.
• Create prototypes, code, test, and debug complex gameplay functions and systems.
• Iterate and improve gameplay features in collaboration with designers.
• Profile and optimize implemented features.
• Identify and refactor inefficient or obsolete features.
• Analyze competitors and stay up to date with industry best practices and state-of-the-art techniques.

Requirements

• More than 3 years of experience in console and PC game development.
• Involved in the production cycle of at least one title.
• Excellent knowledge of C++.
• Good knowledge of source control and code review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.).
• Good knowledge of project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• A strong sense of what makes game systems fun.
• Ability to work with game developers across disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics.
• Strong knowledge of AI (artificial intelligence), physics, animation, and gameplay code in general.
• Ability to develop robust, reliable, and efficient code.
• Good knowledge of the Unreal Engine.
• Strong mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Tech Stack

• Unreal Engine

Benefits

• A fully employer-paid benefits package (covered 100% by PCF).
• 100% reimbursement of covered health claims (up to $1,000 of services per year), with individual or family coverage.
• Comprehensive dental coverage, including major dental services and orthodontics.
• 4% employer RRSP contribution (pre-tax), 100% vested from day one.
• One week of paid leave during the winter holidays.
• 20 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellness sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.
• The opportunity to work within a creative team with people who are passionate about what they do.