Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Snowed In Studios Inc. is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. They are seeking a Junior Generalist Game Programmer to work on a variety of projects and support client studios in bringing their games to realization.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with client studios to bring their games to realization
- Designing, implementing, and debugging game features
- Working on game toolsets and pipelines
- Analyzing and optimizing runtimes
- Collaborating on systems and tools to help designers implement their creative vision
- Building a solid relationship with your programming peers in-house and around the world
- Supporting your team mates to accomplish goals
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Advanced programming skills in C++ and C#, with a strong understanding of programming fundamentals
- A deep understanding of what the code is doing-not just that it works
- The ability to analyze and optimize code
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Comfort with vector and matrix math
- A solid grasp of various algorithms and design patterns, including their benefits and drawbacks
- An open-minded and team-oriented mindset
- A curious nature and a commitment to continuous learning
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, etc.)
- Experience with game engines such as Unity 3D and Unreal Engine
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
- Generous leave policies including 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days and 1 paid volunteer day.
- We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
- RRSP Matching.
- A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie, nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
- The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family.
- A way-cool yet way cozy hoodie!
Company Overview
Incorporated in February 2010, Snowed In Studios specializes in game development and custom software solutions for games. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://snowedin.ca.