Unreal Programmer

Company Description

Ready to level up in your career? 

Frima is looking for an Unreal Programmer to help its game development team to reach the next level.

We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms.

We take care of our people

• 4.5-day workweek, year-round. (Friday afternoons off);
• Truly flexible work arrangements: 100% remote, hybrid, or 100% in-office - the choice is yours;
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, sick days, and personal days: your well-being matters to us.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage starting the day you join;
• A contribution to your RRSP;
• A $400 allowance for purchasing ergonomic equipment;

Life at the studio

• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, a gym, sports activities, and more;
• Regular presentations on projects and new developments: we keep our team informed about what’s happening at Frima;
• Close-knit, supportive, and inclusive teams - even when working remotely!
• Come discover the rest for yourself!

Job Description

What your weeks are going to look like

• Actively participate in the design and development of video games as part of a multidisciplinary production team on a co-development project;
• Daily Scrum-style meetings to start the day off right, discuss technical challenges, and ensure rigorous tracking of deliverables.
• Participate in code reviews with various team members;
• Provide technical support to resolve roadblocks and propose proactive solutions to keep the project on track;
• Develop, optimize, and maintain game features, ensuring their performance and interoperability with other systems;
• Create prototypes of game mechanics using an iterative approach;
• Integrate elements such as 3D objects, animations, interfaces, visual effects, and audio files;
• Participate in updating the game engine and the various SDKs used in the game;
• Participate in creating tools to make the team more efficient;
• Document the work performed.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, combined with experience deemed equivalent;
• More than five (5) years of experience as a video game programmer, including at least 1 year with Unreal Engine (4 or 5);
• Strong knowledge of C++;
• Experience participating in the full development cycle of a mobile game (a significant asset);
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed;
• Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken). English skills are required to perform the job, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners.

What we value in our team

• Proactivity, independence, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team;
• Diplomacy, patience, organization, and thoroughness;
• Willingness to question assumptions;
• Commitment to a job well done and adherence to deadlines.

Additional Information

Come and make a difference with us!

• Find out more about us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/
• About our culture: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copyLe

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.