Lead Unreal Programmer
Company Description
Ready to take your career to the next level? Frima is looking for a Lead Unreal Programmer to manage a team on one of our mobile project!
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 a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms.
We take care of our people
- 4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);
- Truly flexible working: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid or 100% in person, the choice is yours;
- Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days & personal days: your well-being is important to us.
- Complete group insurance from day one;
- A contribution to your RRSP;
- 400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment.
Life at the Studio
- Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;
- Regular presentations of projects and new developments: we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;
- Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!
- Come and discover the rest for yourself!
Job Description
What your weeks are going to look like
- Daily Scrum meetings;
- Build a trusted relationship with the partner by acting as the main point of contact within your area of expertise;
- Contribute to the various stages of design and development of a video game on a mobile platform within a multidisciplinary production team;
- Maintain smooth communication with other departments (design, art, production) to ensure optimal integration of all project components;
- Provide your expertise to determine the most appropriate technical approaches to achieve the desired project outcomes;
- Ensure code quality and adherence to development best practices (code reviews, testing, optimization);
- Mobilize, mentor, and support your direct team through ongoing coaching and continuous feedback;
- Collaborate with the Technical Director (Core Team) to ensure alignment with company standards.
In short, a leadership role where you remain hands-on technically, with evolving responsibilities, a stimulating mobile project, and FUN on a daily basis!
Qualifications
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related field combined with equivalent experience;
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in development;
- Experience as a Lead Programmer or in a similar role;
- Strong command of the Unreal game engine;
- Excellent knowledge of C++ and strong optimization skills;
- Ability to travel abroad when required;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English. English proficiency is required, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners.
What we value in our team
- Demonstrated curiosity for new technologies;
- Strong team leadership skills;
- Ability to mobilize and mentor others;
- Excellent stress management in a fast-paced environment;
- Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization, and rigor.
Additional Information
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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