Principal Systems Programmer - Dead By Daylight | Programmeur·euse systèmes principal·e - Dead By Daylight

1 month ago

Montréal, CanadaStaff+

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, refactor, and optimize scalable C++ systems for Dead by Daylight, including engine improvements, platform implementations, and developer tools.
Lead complex technical initiatives and resolve performance, memory, stability, and reliability issues through profiling and debugging.
Investigate and fix bugs introduced during ongoing feature development.
Deliver features, improvements, and fixes consistently across PC and current- and previous-generation consoles.
Collaborate with Technical Directors and cross-disciplinary teams to align solutions with the project’s technical vision.
Mentor programmers, promote programming best practices, and contribute to project-wide technical decisions.

15+ years of game development experience designing and delivering high-quality, scalable systems for shipped AA/AAA games.
Expert proficiency in C++ and deep knowledge of software architecture, performance optimization, multithreading, memory management, and debugging.
2+ years of recent experience with Unreal Engine.
Ability to tackle varied technical challenges, lead complex initiatives, and drive programming excellence across multiple systems.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to mentor programmers and influence technical direction.
Multiplayer or live-service game experience is an asset.

C++Unreal Engine

1,001-5,000 employees