Pixel by Pixel Studios is an indie video game studio in Toronto, Ontario. We are passionate about revolutionizing how content creators interact with their audiences. Our vision is to empower creators through innovative, community-driven gaming experiences that bring audiences and creators closer together.
YOUR MISSION
We are looking for a passionate and driven Senior Unreal Engine Game Developer who has a strong skill set with Unreal Engine and C++. At the forefront of stream interactive gaming, we are looking for someone who understands the live streaming platform space and can help us continue to grow our library of games and applications.
Your mission is but limited to include:
• Help lead the development of Marbles on Stream and future Unreal Engine games
• Work closely with our product and design teams to ensure that our games are user-friendly, scalable, and maintainable.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Design and implement new features and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues.
• Collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with game designers and artists to understand game concepts and mechanics.
• Build prototypes of games or work with artists and engineers to bring a new game from prototype to testing to commercial production.
• Provide architectural oversight.
• Devise optimal engineering solutions to technical challenges.
YOUR PROFILE
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience as a programmer in professional game development setting, shipping multiple successful AAA or indie titles
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Blueprint Scripting
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 4/5 Gameplay Frameworks
• Experience working with behavior trees or other creature AI systems
• Experience with asset inheritance & modular workflows
• The ability to explicitly define and communicate solutions to complex gameplay and technical problems
• Technical knowledge in the areas of: Object oriented design, 3D Math, linear algebra vector math and associated data structures. Particle Systems, Shaders and performance optimization within game development.
YOUR SUPERPOWERS
• Proven experience as a Game Developer or similar role.
• Ability to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines
• A passion for utilizing gameplay to build incredible memorable experiences
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
BONUS POINTS
• Experience shipping Unreal Engine games on mobile platforms
• Understanding of Lyra Game Feature frameworks
Total Rewards
• Remote Work
• Competitive Compensation – Salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision + HSA + PSA
• Paid Vacation Time and Personal Days
• Professional Development Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
• Between 1-5, rate your C++ experience
• Between 1-5, rate your Blueprint Scripting experience
• Between 1-5, rate your Unreal Engine 4/5 Gameplay Frameworks experience
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
• programming in a professional game development: 5 years (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
• Toronto, ON M5V 2P2 (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 2P2
