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Senior Game Developer (C++)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of practical C++ programming experience on commercial or other real-world projects
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and object-oriented programming
  • Solid knowledge of 3D mathematics
  • Practical experience with multithreading

Responsibilities

  • Develop game features in C++ according to design specifications, technical requirements, and existing programming standards
  • Integrate different game components, including engine systems, gameplay, UI, graphics, animations, and sound
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
  • Optimize and troubleshoot game systems to ensure strong performance, quality, and responsiveness

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability
  • Communication

About the company

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Gameloft Montreal

Video Games & Interactive Entertainment

Depuis 2000, Gameloft Montréal reste une figure centrale du paysage florissant du jeu vidéo au Québec. Avec plus de 400 employés, nous avons beaucoup appris sur ce qui constitue un studio où il fait bon travailler, notamment en offrant à nos employés des avantages considérables. Dès votre premier jour au studio, vous bénéficierez de 3 semaines de vacances, d'un horaire de travail à domicile, d'une couverture médicale complète et d'une contribution à votre REER, pour ne nommer que ceux-là.Notre passion pour les jeux provient de notre ressource la plus importante : les personnes extraordinaires qui créent nos jeux. Nous sommes un studio à échelle humaine, ce qui permet à tous les membres de notre équipe de participer réellement au processus de création de chacun de leurs titres. Si vous souhaitez vous démarquer et donner vie à vos idées, notre studio est fait pour vous ! Rejoignez-nous dès aujourd'hui.👉 https://gmlft.co/montreal-jobs 👈Since 2000, Gameloft Montreal remains a central figure in Quebec’s thriving video game landscape. With over 400 employees, we’ve learned a lot about what constitutes a great studio to work at, including providing our staff with tremendous perks. From your first day at our studio, enjoy three weeks of vacation, a work-from-home schedule, full medical coverage, and RRSP contribution, just to name a few.Our passion for gaming stems from our most important resource—the amazing people who make our games. Our studio operates on a human scale, allowing all of our team members to have real input into the creative process behind each of their titles. If you want to stand out from the crowd and bring your ideas to life, our studio is the perfect fit for you!

Company details

IndustryVideo Games & Interactive Entertainment
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced C++ Game Developer to join the team working on Disney Magic Kingdoms. As part of the development team, you will contribute to the full development cycle of the game  building new features and technologies, supporting existing systems, and helping us continuously improve the quality and performance of the product. You will work with different areas of the game, combining strong C++ engineering fundamentals with hands-on game development and close collaboration across disciplines.

Daily power-ups

  • Develop game features in C++ according to design specifications, technical requirements, and existing programming standards;
  • Integrate different game components, including engine systems, gameplay, UI, graphics, animations, and sound;
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code;
  • Optimize and troubleshoot game systems to ensure strong performance, quality, and responsiveness;
  • Contribute to game design specifications and technical specifications;
  • Support and improve existing game technologies and systems;
  • Investigate technical issues and contribute to solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

Your allies

You will work closely with other Game Developers, 2D and 3D Artists, Game Designers, Level Designers, and Backend Developers, contributing your technical expertise throughout the development process. You will be part of a cross-functional environment where close collaboration between engineering, art, and design is essential to bringing new game content and features to players.

Leveling up

This role gives you the opportunity to deepen your expertise in C++ game development, work with complex real-time systems, and gain experience across different areas of a live mobile game. You will be able to strengthen your knowledge of game architecture, performance optimization, multithreading, and system integration while contributing to a globally recognized Disney title.

Next mission briefing

  • Our recruitment process may include:
  • First interview: Recruiter interview;
  • Test: Online technical assessment;
  • Second interview: Technical interview;
  • Final interview: Project/Team interview, if required.

Your next level

This role is a great match for an experienced C++ Developer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working across different game systems, and seeing their code directly contribute to the player experience.

Qualifications

YOUR TOOLKIT

  • 3+ years of practical C++ programming experience on commercial or other real-world projects;
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and object-oriented programming;
  • Solid knowledge of 3D mathematics;
  • Practical experience with multithreading;
  • Ability to design and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code;
  • Understanding of performance, optimization, and application responsiveness;
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills;
  • Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional development team;
  • Responsibility, ownership, and commitment to agreed deadlines;
  • Good English reading and writing skills.

YOUR PLAYER PROFILE

You are a developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems while keeping the bigger product picture in mind. Experience in any of the following areas will be a strong advantage:

  • Programming for mobile devices and/or consoles;
  • Professional or personal experience in video game development or other real-time 3D applications;
  • Knowledge of client-server communication and networking technologies;
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Lua, TypeScript, or similar;
  • Experience working with Unity and/or Unreal Engine.

Additional Information

Loots & Perks

  • Possibility to work remotely in a global product company;
  • Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications;
  • 21 days of paid vacation;
  • 5 days of paid sick leave;
  • National holidays as non-working days;
  • Medical insurance;
  • Access to psychologist support;
  • Parental leave;
  • Access to our educational platform with courses, training programs, and certifications;
  • Employee Referral Program;
  • Technical support and equipment.

Ready to hit start?

You will be working on Disney Magic Kingdoms  a live mobile game where players build and expand their own Disney theme park, unlock iconic Disney characters, complete story-driven quests, and enjoy regularly updated events and content. To consider your application, we require a full version of your CV in English. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online technical assessment as part of the selection process.

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