TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Programming Technical Lead (Game Development): Driving high-complexity gameplay programming for the Dead by Daylight franchise with an accent on designing foundational gameplay systems and advocating for new tools and workflows. Focus on profiling and optimizing gameplay-critical systems, resolving complex gameplay issues, and providing deep technical mentorship.

Location: Middlesbrough, EN or Montreal, QC

Company

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with over 1,300 employees worldwide, known for its flagship multiplayer survival horror game, Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

  • Drive high-risk, high-complexity gameplay programming efforts that span multiple teams and disciplines.
  • Design and implement foundational gameplay systems (character controllers, combat, abilities, interactions, progression).
  • Develop and advocate for new tools, workflows, and methodologies that enhance team efficiency.
  • Provide deep technical mentorship and guidance to senior Gameplay Programmers.
  • Lead profiling and optimization of gameplay-critical systems (frame time, input latency, replication costs).
  • Provide hands-on support during critical development phases to resolve complex gameplay issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in Gameplay Programming roles.
  • Experience working on multiplatform and on at least 1 multiplayer/Live game.
  • Experience working with Unreal 5 or 4 and on networking games/online multiplayer games, as well as good understanding of a client/server environment in Unreal Engine.
  • Very comfortable programming in C++.
  • Proven experience in defining gameplay architecture and making long-term technical recommendations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

  • Work on a flagship franchise, Dead by Daylight, which has entertained over 60 million players.
  • Collaborate with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo.
  • Be part of a dynamic, independent studio with over 1200 passionate employees.
  • Embrace a diverse and creative environment that values all ages, sex, ethnicity, and backgrounds.
  • Join an award-winning culture recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.