Gameplay programmer maintaining and developing online features for projects at Quantic Dream. Collaborating on design, implementation, and integration of online services.
About the role
- Senior Gameplay Programmer involved in developing game systems and collaborating with designers. Join a creative team at People Can Fly to innovate AAA game experiences.
Responsibilities
- Propose, implement and take ownership of tasks and features within agreed timelines.
- Provide regular updates to production.
- Collaborate with the PCF Framework team to integrate, contribute to and develop shared components, improving the stability and functionality of shared modules.
- Consider the performance implications of the work you do.
- Break down your own tasks, update your progress, ask questions and raise issues with the appropriate stakeholders, and propose solutions when necessary.
- Work closely with the Lead Architect and Project Architect to deliver high-quality features and code, and proactively identify and mitigate risks with the team.
- Actively participate in code reviews to share knowledge and learn from other team members.
- Occasionally support the manager in recruitment projects in collaboration with HR, and help onboard new hires.
- Stay up to date on best practices and technical solutions used across the company.
- Work with QA teams to define testing requirements for new and existing features.
- Collaborate with designers to define gameplay feature requirements.
- Propose solutions that are both fun and technically sound.
- Create prototypes, write code, test and debug complex gameplay functions and systems.
- Iterate on gameplay features in collaboration with designers.
- Profile and optimize implemented features.
- Identify and refactor inefficient or obsolete features.
- Analyze competitors and stay informed of industry best practices and state-of-the-art techniques.
Requirements
- More than 6 years of experience in console and PC game development.
- Involved in the production cycle of at least one shipped title.
- Excellent knowledge of primary programming language(s), particularly C++.
- Good knowledge of source control and code review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.).
- Good knowledge of project management software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
- Ability to work independently.
- A strong sense of what makes game systems fun.
- Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics.
- Strong knowledge of AI, physics, animation and game code in general.
- Ability to develop solid, reliable and efficient code.
- Good knowledge of the Unreal Engine.
- Strong mentoring skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package fully paid by PCF.
- Insurance reimbursements at 100% (up to $1,000 of services per year, in addition to family or individual coverage).
- Comprehensive dental coverage, including major dental work and orthodontics.
- Employer RRSP contribution matching of 4% pre-tax, 100% vested from day one.
- One week of paid time off 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 employees and their dependents.
- Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.
- The opportunity to work within a creative team of passionate professionals.
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