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Lead Game Programmer (remote Canada)Hothead Games • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lead Game Programmer (remote Canada)

Lead Game Programmer (remote Canada)

Hothead Games • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Please note we will be hiring for this role in the near future. This posting is an expression of interest

The role:

Hothead Games is seeking experienced and talented Senior or Lead Game Programmers who are passionate about making great games.

What You'll Do:

Use your knowledge of development tools and algorithms to write robust, efficient, maintainable code in C, C++ script and Python

Collaborate with programmers, artists and designers to develop new game features for all aspects of the game, including UI, gameplay, backend, etc

Understand the game’s guiding vision and technical foundation and drive towards making a product you’re proud of

Help maintain the live game and debug and deploy fixes and enhancements

Who You Are and What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

+ years (for senior) or +yrs (for lead) professional game development experience

Exemplary C, C++ and mathematics skills

Experience with Unity and Unreal

Solid debugging and problem solving abilities

Adaptable, able to pick up new technologies quickly

Deep understanding of core principles of game programming

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-directed and able to perform effectively both autonomously and in a team

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