Our Client in Toronto is looking for a Lead Programmer to manage the programming team and to help us make the sequel to their multi-million copy selling original IP. The ideal candidate is passionate about building action packed multiplayer first person slasher games that are inspired by epic medieval movies.

You are an accomplished engineer that enjoys collaborating closely with the engineering team to build a technically excellent game across multiple platforms.

What are the current responsibilities of the position?

• Lead and manage a programming team at technical and personnel level

• Provide estimate time to complete programming task/objectives and be committed to meet them

• Help in setting up best practices for coding and conduct regular code reviews

• Encourage and help guide the creation of technical design documents

• Setup a process to review the game on a regular interval during development cycle and identify area of improvement

• Collaborate directors, designers and production to ensure efficient development practices

• Ensure that solid coding practices, technical briefs and code reviews are maintained

• Maintain regular internal communications and encourage a positive and ambitious team atmosphere

• Demonstrate good leadership, enthusiasm and sense of commitment

• Take responsibility for recruitment, on-boarding, development and professional training of the programming team

• Propose solutions to improve the development of projects in the studio

• Maintain a strong understanding of multiplayer FPS games

What are the basic requirements for the position?

• Proficiency in C++

• At least 5 years professional video game programming experience

• A strong and efficient communicator with excellent management skills

• A bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineers, or equivalent.

• Previous leadership/mentorship experience, or leadership interest and potential

• A good knowledge of programming languages and software engineering practices

• Experience in developing AAA titles on multiple console platforms

• Experience in unreal 4 or similar engines

• Comfortable wandering around unexplored game design territory, and excited to help refine ideas into shippable features

What are the benefits and perks for the company?

• Profit sharing

• 4 weeks Paid vacation

• A no crunching policy

• Relocation assistance

• Flexible schedule

• Weekly happy hour

• Healthcare & benefits