Software Developer Lead

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About the Role

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to join our team developing an upcoming mobile game. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will lead a group of friendly engineers (2‑3 direct reports) based in Montreal. The goal is to build and maintain core systems, optimize performance, and build tools that enable developers to create content enjoyed by millions.

What You’ll Do

• Write efficient, reusable, and maintainable code
• Provide technical analysis and documentation for new systems
• Mentor and guide game developers, providing technical direction, career development support, and opportunities for skill growth
• Coordinate and negotiate with external team members (engineering, production, design, art, QA)
• Support sprint planning, technical scoping, and roadmap execution
• Conduct code reviews and ensure standard processes are followed across the engineering team
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development cycle
• Champion quality, scalability, and performance across systems
• Partner with production to supervise and deliver engineering deliverables on schedule

Tech Stack

What We’re Looking For

Travel Expectations

None

Visa and Work Authorization

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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