Lead Programmer, C++

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.

. Collaborate with the Technical Director to establish a unified technology vision for the project .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ programming, Object Oriented Design, and game development, with a strong focus on producing high-quality, efficient code. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor programmers, and effectively communicate within a collaborative environment.

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C++ ProgrammingObject Oriented DesignGame DevelopmentTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

C++Standard Library3D MathStatisticsProbabilityC#JavaLuaHLSL/Cg ShadersTest Driven Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSelf-MotivatedPositive AttitudeMentorshipTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Visual StudioPerforceAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Game IndustrySoftware DevelopmentIntegrated Information SystemsApplication SoftwareLive Server Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformiOSJavaLuaC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Technical Director to establish a unified technology vision for the project
Write and review technical design documents
Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code
Collect and document users' requirements and develop logical specifications
Research, evaluate, and synthesize technical information to design, develop, and test computer-based systems
Develop data, process, and network models to optimize architecture and evaluate performance and reliability
Plan, design, and coordinate development, integration, and operation of computer-based systems
Assess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade, and develop maintenance procedures for application software
Lead and coordinate teams developing software and integrated information systems, process control software, and embedded software control systems
Identify unscheduled tasks and problems, including refactoring and bug fixing
Provide mentorship and training for programmers
Provide and accept feedback on code quality, including performance, readability, testability, and design
Consider project-wide impacts of design and implementation decisions
Work with Production on project milestone goals, schedules, and risk management
Coordinate hiring, supervision, and management of team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience as a programmer in the game industry and or related field
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
Passion for playing and creating innovative games – you consider yourself a gamer
Shipped at least one game as a senior or lead programmer
A natural affinity for being strongly self-motivated and an independent worker
Expert working knowledge of C++, Standard Library and Object Oriented Design
Strong understanding of general and 3D math, statistics and probability
Excellent problem-solving abilities, proven ability to tackle hard problems in creative ways
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A positive attitude with a desire to work within a team environment towards a common goal
An impressive ability to estimate work load and execute on the work in the time estimated
Contributed to planning product releases alongside production or project management
Mentored multiple programmers in both coding capabilities and forwarding their career
Experience with C#, Java, Lua, HLSL/Cg shaders, iOS, Android, Test Driven Development, Visual Studio, Perforce, unit testing, TDD for server development, C# server environments, AWS, Azure, GCP, running a live server environment and supporting operations is desirable
Applicants must be currently located in British Columbia, ideally within the greater Vancouver area

Benefits

Comp & perks

10 days vacation leave
5 paid days personal leave
7 paid sick days
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Extended Healthcare Benefit
Dental Care
Hybrid working
Training & Development