Lead Programmer

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Yeah! Global Full time

Here's the lowdown:

  • Lead the Charge: Become our Lead Programmer, managing a team of seasoned developers crafting an unannounced multiplayer masterpiece.
  • Cutting-Edge Gameplay: Dive into a contemporary, third-person world built with our advanced proprietary game engine.


Are you the one?

  • Proven Leadership: You've successfully led large programming teams on complex projects for the latest consoles.
  • Technical Mastermind: An expert in multiple programming subfields (game systems, animation, AI, physics, graphics), you provide clear, logical direction to create bug-free multiplayer experiences.
  • Engine Whisperer: Work with the technical director to shape the architecture of our proprietary engine, ensuring it evolves for future projects.
  • Tech Trendsetter: Stay ahead of the curve by researching academic papers and integrating the latest advancements into our engine.


Your Daily Grind:

  • Lead Your Crew: Assign tasks, review code, and provide clear direction to meet the ambitious goals of this project.
  • Engine Architect: Collaborate with the technical director on high-level architecture decisions, keeping our engine future-proof.
  • Code Crusader: Design, implement, and maintain clean, concise, multiplayer-ready code that meets all design requirements.
  • Quality Champion: Debug, optimize, and modify code to maintain the highest standards for quality, readability, and reliability.
  • Gameplay Guardian: Review, playtest, and verify code for correctness, robustness, and pure, unadulterated fun
  • Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with designers and artists to translate the game's vision into functional, user-friendly engine and game systems.
  • Technical Ambassador: Represent the company from a technical standpoint when coordinating with external partners.

We Want You If:

  • You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or have equivalent experience.
  • You have at least 5 years of game development experience, including 1 shipped AAA title in a lead role.
  • You're an expert in C++ and Java.
  • You have a proven track record of crafting robust, efficient solutions to complex technical problems.
  • You possess a deep understanding of multiple game programming subfields, with expertise in at least one.
  • You've written and debugged code within a proprietary or commercial C++ 3D game engine (think Unreal Engine).
  • You have experience writing multiplayer code.
  • You possess a vast knowledge of video game genres and understand the technical makeup of game systems.
  • You're a self-starter with exceptional technical and communication skills.
  • You have a burning passion for creating high-quality video games.

Bonus Points for:

  • Experience with 3D modelling, animation, or rigging using tools like 3DS Max or Maya.
  • Creating real-time visual effects and particle systems.



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