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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