Principal Gameplay Programmer developing and maintaining tools for game systems at People Can Fly. Working on AAA titles with a creative team using Unreal Engine.
About the role
- Gameplay Programmer developing gameplay features for AAA games at People Can Fly. Collaborating with designers and implementing high-quality code for exciting gameplay mechanics.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
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