Principal Gameplay Programmer – Dead by Daylight
Department and team
Production / Programming
Status
Permanent Full-Time
Location
Middlesbrough, EN, Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with over 1,300 employees worldwide. Known for its flagship franchise, Dead by Daylight, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms, the studio is expanding its portfolio of original IPs and offers external development services. Based in Montreal, with studios in Toronto, Seattle, Rotterdam, and the UK, Behaviour has a renowned, award-winning culture and has been recognized as a top employer in Canada.
The role
Join Behaviour Interactive as a Principal Gameplay Programmer and be part of creating unforgettable gaming experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. You will work on implementing and refining gameplay mechanics, enhancing code quality, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop features related to core game mechanics and usability.
Responsibilities include:
1. Writing clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
2. Debugging and optimizing code for performance and quality.
3. Assessing and communicating the impact of code changes.
4. Participating in code reviews.
5. Working with cross-discipline teams on game features, especially related to core mechanics and usability.
6. Testing new features and suggesting improvements.
Qualifications:
* At least 10 years of experience writing clear and maintainable code.
* Experience with at least one shipped game as a gameplay programmer.
* Proficiency with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, especially in networking and multiplayer online environments.
* Good understanding of client/server architecture in Unreal.
* Strong skills in C++ programming.
* Problem-solving skills with effective solutions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Adaptability to changing needs and requirements.
Nice to have:
* Experience with multiplatform and live games.
If you're ready to elevate your programming career and join an exciting journey, apply now to become our Principal Gameplay Programmer!
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