(Version française : Offre d’emploi : Programmeur·euse de Jeu)

Kitfox Games is an independent Montreal-based game studio exploring intriguing new worlds. Our values as a studio of craftspeople are to be creatively courageous, professionally respectful, pursuing mastery, and always learning. We publish Dwarf Fortress and Caves of Qud, and recently announced Loose Leaf and Streets of Fortuna. If you want to learn more, visit kitfoxgames.com!

Our team needs an enthusiastic programmer to join Kitfox, first to focus on development of Streets of Fortuna but hopefully contributing to many games in the years to come. You’d be joining the programming on this ambitious, procedurally generated sandbox simulation game. Since it’s a small team and studio, you’ll work directly with the creative director, as well as artists and designers as a regular part of the job.

In particular, you'll be expected day-to-day to:

• independently identify and solve technical problems in complex gameplay situations
• create original code following feature designs and specifications
• think critically about and identify risks of code structures, features, and technical designs
• work within an ECS framework to manage architecture of a large database
• prepare game data and features for player modding capability
• contribute to a collaborative, communicative Kitfox culture in making the best game we can

Requirements:

• legally work full-time in Quebec ****(i.e. you must ALREADY have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or compatible work visa)
• 3+ years of professional experience in a programming role related to games
• experience creating 3d games in Unity in C#
• strong preference for candidates residing in Montreal, Quebec*
• work effectively during core hours Eastern Time, Monday through Thursday