The Unreal Programmer will develop and optimize mobile-focused systems in Unreal Engine, address performance challenges, and ensure code quality within the game programming team.
Company Description
Ready to level up your career?
Frima is looking for an Unreal Programmer with experience on mobile platforms to help our game programming team level up.
At Frima, we’ve been cultivating creative boldness for over 20 years! We’re proud to have received the award for Best Employer in the Canadian video game industry in 2021, 2022, and 2023 (GamesIndustry.biz).
And the reason is simple, we know how to take care of our people:
- 4.5 workdays per week, year-round (Friday afternoons off);
- Truly flexible work: 100% remote (for individuals residing in the province of Quebec), hybrid, or 100% on-site, it’s your choice;
- Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, plus sick days and personal days, your well-being matters to us;
- Comprehensive group insurance from day one;
- RRSP contribution;
- $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 project and company update presentations, we keep our team informed about developments at Frima;
- Tight-knit, caring, and inclusive teams, even remotely!
- Come discover the rest for yourself!
What your weeks will look like
- Actively participate in daily Scrum meetings to ensure strong technical alignment and smooth project progress;
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of code quality, performance, and robustness standards;
- Develop and optimize Unreal Engine systems specifically oriented toward mobile platforms, considering Android and iOS constraints;
- Work on mobile performance challenges (CPU, GPU, memory, battery) and propose optimizations suited to a production mobile environment;
- Develop integrations related to mobile platforms, including connectivity (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, network services), peripherals, and APIs specific to mobile operating systems;
- Contribute to the evolution of tools, pipelines, and technical processes to support the mobile project;
- Debug and resolve issues related to new devices and Android/iOS operating system updates.
What we’re looking for
- University or college degree in Computer Science or equivalent;
- Between three (3) and five (5) years of experience in a programming role;
- Strong understanding of the different software layers involved in running a video game, especially in a mobile context;
- Ability to think systemically while considering complex architectures working together (SDKs, mobile clients, Unreal Engine, network services, communication protocols);
- Relevant experience in mobile development (iOS / Android), including managing performance and memory constraints;
- Excellent command of both French and English (spoken and written). English skills are required to perform the job, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners;
- Ability to travel outside the country when needed.
What we value within our team
- Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously and manage priorities;
- Diplomacy, autonomy, resourcefulness, and versatility;
- Excellent stress management in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
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
The masculine gender is used only to lighten the text. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Top Skills
Android
iOS
Unreal Engine
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