Senior Gameplay Programmer- Unnanounced Project

The role

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

We’re looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to play a key role in bringing a highly acclaimed and industry-recognized AAA franchise’s next title to life.

In this role you will be part of a team which puts its gameplay programmers at the heart of the player experience, working tightly with peers to develop the design and implement the intended vision, giving you the freedom to make creative decisions and bring innovative solutions to the game. If you thrive on challenging yourself technically, taking ownership and bringing a collaborative vision to life, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a programming role—it’s a chance to have real impact on a major project, take ownership of gameplay features, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in AAA game development. If you're excited by the idea of shaping innovative gameplay, working with a talented team, and making creative decisions that truly matter, apply now and be part of the journey!

In this role you will :

• Actively contribute to design discussions and engage in bringing gameplay mechanics and player experiences to a high-quality bar.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code.
• Debug and optimize code at both low and high levels for peak performance.
• Collaborate closely within a cross functional team to bring features to life.
• Evaluate and communicate the impact of code changes to ensure smooth project progression.
• Actively participate in code reviews, sharing feedback to elevate overall code quality.
• Test and refine features, as well as contribute to discussions to enhance gameplay and player experiences.
  
  

What we're looking for :

• 5+ years of professional programming experience, with proven skills in gameplay programming.
• Strong grasp of C++ programming.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives on solving complex technical challenges.
• Ability to clearly articulate the complexities of hands-on gameplay experience to effectively communicate intentions and share feedback.
  
  

Bonus Skills:

• A strong sense of game design principles and player experience.
• Experience collaborating with design teams and other departments to bring gameplay features to life.