Since being founded in 2009 by a group of video game industry veterans right here in Ottawa, Snowed In Studios has grown to a full video game and interactive media development studio with over two centuries of combined game development experience.
We work on projects across a variety of fields and platforms including: consoles, mobile, tablets, desktops, web and proprietary hardware. We are experienced developers of traditional video games, interactive museum exhibits, touch/gesture-controlled software, training software and graphic visualizations. We have helped to develop AAA titles, like Deus Ex Human Revolution, We Happy Few, Fallout Shelter, and many more!
We have what you need. And we're good at what we do. Whether that's killing bugs, building tools, porting to next-gen systems, creating a whole game and art style from the ground up, or a brand new app for an obscure custom platform and experimental hardware. We're the ones for the job.
WE'RE INVENTING THE NEXT DECADE OF CONSOLE GAMING. JOIN US.
Do you feel that itch? You know the one I'm talking about - that desire to get out there and explore this great, wide, wonderful world of ours. But then you start thinking about work and your career, and how you don't want to take a backward step. What if there was a way to live in one of the most culturally and environmentally diverse countries in the world AND accelerate your career development at the same time?
That is where we come in – we are looking for adventurers to come join us here in the Great White North!
Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios' engineering service line, we provide programming support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You'll have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming.
Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you're happy.
We are currently looking to add experienced Generalist Game Programmers/Software Engineers to our already amazing team. As a "Snowmie" programmer, you will use your awesome skills in C++ / C# to help our client studios to bring their games to realization.
You will use your passion for games, insatiable curiosity, and versatility to work on a variety of projects and across all aspects of game development. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.
Are you up for the challenge?
- Working closely with client studios to bring their games to realization
- Designing, implementing, and debugging game features
- Working on game toolsets and pipelines
- Analyzing and optimizing runtimes
- Collaborating on systems and tools to help designers implement their creative vision
- 4+ years of professional experience
- Advanced programming skills in C++ and C# with strong understanding of the fundamentals
- Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works
- Experience with game engines such as Unity 3D and Unreal Engine
- Experience working in large codebases
- Understand how to analyze and optimize code
- BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with console development (PS4, Xbox One, etc.)
- Experience with mobile development
- Shipped game(s)
- Experience working directly with external clients
- Opportunity to continue your career in one of the greatest countries in the world! We are offering generous relocation assistance and the ability to expedite the visa process for those that qualify for the International Experience Canada Program - International Experience Canada: Who can apply (cic.gc.ca). (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/about.html)
- The chance to work on everything from mobile to triple-A console titles, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere.
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
- Generous leave policies including 3 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
- A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie, nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
- The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family
- A way-cool hoodie!
Why Canada, eh?
Still need reasons to pack up and move halfway around the world? We could give you a list of reasons as long as a hockey stick but we feel that the team at Bored Panda nailed it: https://cutt.ly/meanwhileincanada
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Also, did you know that Canada has one of the world's highest rates of COVID-19 vaccinations, with over 70% of Canadians having received their second dose?
If you are still on the fence, wait until you check out this video of your new home, here in our Nation's Capital, Ottawa - https://cutt.ly/DestinationOttawa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Zk9gum1M4 )
So, what are you waiting for – get in touch with us today!