Compulsion Games is looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to guide our gameplay programming team. You will be instrumental in shaping player experiences within our close-knit, creative studio culture that values artistic craftsmanship and unique, handcrafted games.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a gameplay programming team of 6-8 people.
- Proactively collaborate with art, animation, realization, and design teams to develop gameplay features and systems.
- Work on proof of concepts for technical improvements.
- Debug and polish various developed features.
- Manage the team while taking personal ownership of some deliverables.
- Share knowledge within the Xbox Game Studios family alongside the Technical Director.
What We're Looking For
- Leadership experience in the games industry.
- Mastery of at least one game engine.
- Skilled and confident programmer using C++.
- People-focused individual who cares for colleagues.
- A vision of leadership at the service of the team, acting as a mentor.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with artists, designers, and animators.
- High levels of autonomy and proactivity.
- You play games regularly and understand the fundamentals that make Gameplay 'feel' good.
- A desire to learn and share expertise with others.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Unreal Engine.
- Experience working with PC and/or Console Games.
- Applicants local to Montreal and/or within Quebec province.
Technical Stack
- C++
- Unreal Engine
Team & Environment
You will lead a gameplay programming team of 6-8 people and report directly to the Technical Director. Our studio is built on a human-first culture of trust, autonomy, harmony, and craftsmanship, focused on developing one another.
Work Mode
This role is hybrid and based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
