Lead and mentor the programming team, define technical solutions for console projects, debug and optimize CPU/GPU/memory performance, maintain Unreal Engine integrations with console toolchains and first-party services, and participate in code reviews and technical decision-making.
Company Description
We’re looking for an impact player!
Frima is looking for a Senior Unreal (C++) Programmer to help take our game programming team to the next level.
We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by one ambition: creating unforgettable games across all platforms.
We take care of our people
- 4.5-day workweek year-round (Friday afternoons off);
- A truly flexible work environment: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid, or 100% on-site — the choice is yours;
- Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, plus sick days and personal days — your well-being matters to us;
- Comprehensive group insurance coverage from day one;
- RRSP contribution program;
- $400 allowance for ergonomic equipment purchases.
Life at the studio
- Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, a gym, sports activities, and more;
- Regular presentations on projects and new developments — we keep our teams informed about what’s happening at Frima;
- Close-knit, caring, and inclusive teams, even remotely;
- Come discover the rest for yourself!
What your weeks will look like
- Participate in daily Scrum meetings to kick off the day and ensure effective alignment on priorities;
- Act as a technical reference for the programming team by supporting programmers in solving complex challenges and sharing best practices;
- Collaborate with the Lead Programmer to define technical solutions aligned with project needs and production constraints;
- Participate in code reviews with various team members;
- Identify and resolve performance issues related to CPU, GPU, and console memory usage;
- Take ownership of certain technical decisions independently and contribute to the project's technical direction on console platforms;
- Develop and maintain integrations between Unreal Engine and console toolchains and pipelines;
- Debug issues related to new console hardware and Xbox and PlayStation operating system updates;
- Maintain configurations and integrations with first-party services (Microsoft and Sony).
What we’re looking for
- University or college degree in computer science or equivalent;
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a programming role;
- Strong understanding of the various hardware and software layers involved in the execution of a console video game;
- Comfortable working within long-term development cycles;
- Extensive experience with Unreal Engine;
- Strong experience in console game development;
- Excellent command of both written and spoken French and English. English proficiency is required, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners;
- Ability to travel abroad when required.
What we value in our team
- Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously and manage priorities;
- Excellent stress management in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams;
- Strong interest in mentorship.
Come and make a difference with us! #FrimaLife
- Find out more about us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/
- About our culture: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copyLe
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