Programmer - C++ Jobs

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and a creative and driven work environment with our passionate team of talented professionals on high quality projects.

Job Purpose

As a Programmer at Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re enthusiastic and driven to work on great projects. You have a keen desire to work in Games on various components depending on need. You don’t shy away from a challenge and are eager to take on new opportunities.

Requirements

In this role you will:

• Proactively identify tasks/problems that need tackling, outside of known scheduled work;
• Provide and accept feedback on all aspects of code quality (performance, readability, testability, design).
• Be able to meet production schedules and deadlines;
• Creatively resolve game technology production issues;
• Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code;

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Strong self motivated as an independent worker;
• Working knowledge of C++;
• Excellent problem solving abilities, proven ability to tackle hard problems in creative ways;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• A passion for playing and creating innovative games;
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent;
• The ability to estimate work load and execute on the work in the time estimated.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Programmer in the game industry and or related field (inclusive of a Co-op term or internship);
• A positive attitude with a desire to work within a team environment towards a common goal;

It would also be great if you had experience with:

• Programming in the Gaming industry;
• Console programming experience, Xbox One and/or PS4
• Working Knowledge of C#;
• Mobile: iOS, Android;

Benefits

• Dependent Life Insurance
• 5 paid days personal leave
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Dental Care
• Training & Development
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• 10 days vacation leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Hybrid working
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

NB: Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada as we are unable to sponsor for this position.