Programmer IV

As a member of our studio's Programming Team, you will work closely with Programmers, Designers, Artists and Producers on the project. You will design and implement extensions to existing systems and pivotal new systems to address the needs of our team of content developers and external third-party partners.

Our team is built on a culture of teamwork, problem-solving and knowledge sharing. We expect that every employee, regardless of the role, will contribute to our general studio-wide effort to build and maintain team culture through positive working relationships with each other. Upholding and promoting this culture is part of the job.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, author, and maintain robust and highly optimized systems that meet all design, technical and schedule requirements.
• Work closely with QA and technical leadership to ensure the stability and accuracy of systems by identifying, communicating and resolving defects.
• Author, review and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation of systems.
• Collaborate with Technical Leadership and other Programmers to help establish overall technical design and architecture.
• Work closely with production staff in building and maintaining realistic schedules and identifying dependencies; coordinate with QA and Leads to ensure successful roll-out of new features to the Team and establish testing and maintenance of systems.
• Work with minimal guidance on high-impact tasks or independently on low-risk tasks.
• Provide guidance and informal supervision to more junior staff.
• Provide meaningful feedback and enforcement of coding standards through peer reviews.
• Help team members set up tools and troubleshoot minor tools issues and workflow blockers.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 7+ years professional software development.
• 3+ years professional Unreal Engine experience.
• 3+ years developing in a team environment.
• 2+ years professional C++ experience with an advanced understanding of it.
• Extensive experience working in multiple code bases.
• Ability to openly discuss and review technical proposals, requirements, designs, algorithms, source code, and reference documents with programmers, content creators and managers.
• Ability to provide meaningful time estimates for large tasks.
• Proficiency in writing optimized code as well as identifying areas that could use optimization Proficiency in writing thread-safe code.
• Can successfully navigate through ambiguity and act accordingly.
• Ability to pivot between different domains of responsibility.
• Extensive experience using debugging tools to fix bugs in unfamiliar code.
• Interest or experience in using AI-assisted software development workflows, to support activities such as code exploration, implementation, debugging, documentation, and code review.
• Strict adherence to project coding standards.
• Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills.
• Willingness to receive and act upon feedback.
• Great communication, written and verbal.
• Experience or comfort with client-facing communication and the ability to represent the studio professionally when interacting with external partners.
• Expert knowledge in 3D math.

NICE TO HAVE

• AAA experience.
• While Unreal Engine is our primary focus, experience with Unity or proprietary custom engines is a strong plus.
• Experience developing on console.
• Shipped multiple titles.
• Has worked on a title from beginning to end.

Job Details

• Job Title: Programmer IV
• Reports to: Director of Programming
• Department: Programming
• Work Location: Remote
• Employment status: Full Time
• FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
• Benefits:
• Group Insurance: dental and health care benefits
• Group RRSP + employer matching contribution
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

This position is currently open to candidates residing in the following Canadian provinces only: Ontario,and British Columbia. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and reside in one of the eligible provinces listed above.

Salary Range: $112,000 to $132,000 CAD

Primary working language: English

ABOUT HARDSUIT LABS

We are an independent game developer founded in 2015 in Seattle, Washington. We believe that great games can only be built with great people and that great people thrive and do their best work in a healthy, collaborative, and positive work environment that values them. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and building equity throughout the organization. At Hardsuit Labs, we are respectful and inclusive, we are problem solvers and efficiency champions, we are curious and collaborative, we are flexible and adaptable, and most of all, we are always looking to deliver excellence in the experiences and products that we craft!

As a studio, we have built a reputation as an Unreal Engine-focused development house, working in a multitude of genres and games, from support work and engagement for hire to the development of original in-house projects. We have long standing relationships with some of the largest gaming companies in the industry and are certified developers across all major platforms.

Hardsuit Labs is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Hardsuit Labs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Hardsuit Labs

Location: Americas, Canada

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote

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