Senior Backend Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Project: Framework
  • Department: Code
  • Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology – Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group’s portfolio.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

Project Victoria is a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF’s European studios.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced online programmer interested in joining a rapidly growing, unannounced project. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment to discuss and test ideas, bringing a game from prototype to final. We are an energetic group with extensive industry experience and committed to building a passionate and diverse team that will push for game quality and experience.

Our mission is to create a high-quality online experience for players to engage in cooperative and competitive gameplay with their friends, and through matchmaking using modern tools and leveraging the best features from C++ and Unreal Engine.

As a senior online programmer, you will

  • Design, develop and maintain real-time online multiplayer for shooter games
  • Design and implement networking functionality in game features, and the tools and systems needed to support them
  • Integrate online services for the game using Unreal Engine 5
  • Help others to implement multiplayer code, identify and adopt best practices and ensure overall resilience and performance of gameplay features in a networked environment
  • Report to lead and principal developers to assist with identifying project needs and proposing design and implementations for online systems
  • Test, debug and optimize multiplayer code
  • Write clean, efficient and maintainable code to company standards
  • Test, debug, profile, optimize and document implementations
  • Actively participate in code reviews, and be a mentor for your peers

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in the software, preferably games development
  • Shipped at least one AAA title as an online gameplay programmer
  • Strong understanding of networking principles and best practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A desire to collaborate across teams with both artists and developers

Nice to Have

  • BS (or higher) in computer science or similar discipline (physics, math, engineering)
  • Experience in performance measurement and optimization
  • Experience in automated testing for online systems
  • Knowledge of JIRA, Perforce and Swarm
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine 

Additional Information

What we offer:

Canada

  • Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
  • Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
  • 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

    U.S.
     
  • 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
  • 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
  • Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided. 

UK

  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
  • Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
  • Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
  • Online Polish and English language classes.
  • Access to the pension scheme.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

 

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