Senior Lead Gameplay Programmer

Beenox•Montreal, QC

About The Position

Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in interactive entertainment and involved in the creation of renowned titles. We are proud to be a major contributor to the popular Call of Duty franchise, crafting content for the Warzone seasons and owning the development of the PC version of Call of Duty. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man and Guitar Hero.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience as a gameplay programmer in the video game industry.
At least 3 completed AAA projects and 2 years+ leading development team.
An intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
Ability to handle several cases at a time and to delegate tasks.
Able to deal well with change.
Proficiency in C++ and different scripting languages.
Good knowledge of mathematics (linear and vector algebra).
Knowledge of several styles of play.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PC and console development.

Responsibilities

Supervising the development of new game mechanics and adapting the game’s existing mechanics for different platforms.
Support the Production Team in creating new content.
Make sure your team, working alongside different departments and partners, produces quality content as well as ensuring the stability and the performance of our games.
Ensure that deliverables are executed according to the production plan and the programming department’s priorities.
Participate actively in the development of project features.
Ensure the effective development and optimization of the rendering pipeline in the game engine.
Resolve technical issues and problems that might slow down production.
Work actively with our internal and external partners on company projects.
Ensure that production, other departments and your team communicate well.
Participate in project planning meetings and in setting priorities.
Make sure your team members get the training they need for their jobs and that they develop their skills.
Mentor and guide team members in their career development.
Meet regularly with each team member.
Write and conduct performance reviews for your team members.
Approve work schedules and times sheets.
Monitor the quality of work being produced by your team.
Participate in recruitment and hiring for your team.