Founded in Quebec and continuing its growth with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 20 years of expertise in game development. As an Activision studio, we are leaders in interactive entertainment and involved in creating renowned titles. We proudly contribute significantly to the famous Call of Duty franchise by creating content for Warzone seasons, and by leading the development of the PC version of Call of Duty. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man, and Guitar Hero.

Working at Beenox means being part of a motivated and supportive team where we collaborate to achieve a common goal: creating memorable gaming experiences for millions of players. It is a stimulating and rewarding environment where everyone has a voice and an impact on projects and the studio. Join the best team in the industry to work on exciting and creative projects!

Our benefits:

• Competitive compensation and leave policy.
• Group insurance almost entirely paid by the studio.
• Retirement savings with Beenox's contribution.
• Professional growth in technical and/or management areas.
• Various training offered free of charge to employees.
• ...And lots of fun through unforgettable activities and events!

About the role:

You will play a key role in the development of our games by ensuring the performance, stability, and scalability of the systems that bring them to life. In collaboration with Activision studios and external partners, you will help provide players with a smooth and reliable experience. Your team is also responsible for improving production processes and the tools used by developers, including the integration of artificial intelligence, to better serve the needs of the games.

As an expert programmer:

• You will act as a technical reference and mentor for the team.
• You will solve complex problems and contribute to the technological direction of the engine and game-related systems, ensuring that solutions are adapted to performance, hardware compatibility, and player experience constraints.
• You will demonstrate autonomy through complex and multiple mandates.

Responsibilities:

• Engine module development: contribute to essential systems for the proper functioning of the game (hardware management, telemetry, crash reports, file system...), ensuring their reliability and adaptability to targeted platforms.
• Performance optimization: improve the fluidity and responsiveness of the game by working on memory management, data processing, and reducing execution costs.
• Codebase maintenance and modernization: ensure the longevity of the engine by making it more stable, readable, and easy to evolve, benefiting the teams that use it daily.
• Integration and improvement of third-party SDKs and libraries: facilitate the distribution and deployment of games by effectively integrating critical tools with our platforms (Steam, Battle.net, UPC, Xbox, etc.).
• Support for development teams: technical support on developed features, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: work closely with artistic, design, and production teams to improve creation methods and ensure coherent tool integration.
• Participation in the innovation process: contribute to pushing innovation in our technologies to elevate gaming experiences to an unparalleled level.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of programming experience, ideally in video games.
• Mastery of C++ and real-time systems.
• Strong analytical skills, autonomy, and versatility.
• Bilingualism (French/English) required for collaboration.
• Passion for game development.

Bonus points:

• Experience in PC and console development.
• Knowledge of other languages like C#, Lua, Python, SQL.
• Deep understanding of game engines.

We love to hear from everyone who is enthusiastic about changing the video game industry. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they do not meet all the qualifications, whereas they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.