Quality Test Developer II
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Expert Programmer – Engine
Activision
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
LuaPythonSQLTypeScript
About the role
- Engine module development: contribute to systems essential to the game’s operation (hardware management, telemetry, crash reporting, file system, etc.), ensuring their reliability and adaptability across target platforms.
- Performance optimization: improve the game’s smoothness and responsiveness by working on memory management, data processing, and reducing runtime costs.
- Codebase maintenance and modernization: ensure the engine’s longevity by making it more stable, readable, and easier to evolve for the benefit of the teams that use it daily.
- Integration and enhancement of third‑party SDKs and libraries: streamline distribution and deployment by effectively integrating critical tools with our platforms (Steam, Battle.net, UPC, Xbox, etc.).
- Development team support: provide technical guidance on implemented features, troubleshoot issues, and share knowledge.
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration: work closely with art, design, and production teams to improve content creation workflows and ensure consistent tool integration.
- Participation in the innovation process: contribute to advancing our technologies to elevate player experiences to an unparalleled level.
Requirements
- 8+ years of programming experience, ideally in the video game industry
- Strong proficiency in C++ and real‑time systems
- Excellent analytical skills, autonomy, and adaptability
- Bilingual (French/English) required for collaboration
- Passion for game development
- Bonus: experience in PC and console development
- Familiarity with other languages such as C#, Lua, Python, SQL
- Deep understanding of game engines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and vacation policy
- Group insurance largely paid by the studio
- Retirement savings plan with contribution from Beenox
- Professional growth opportunities in technical and/or management tracks
- Various training programs offered free to employees
- ...And plenty of fun through memorable activities and events!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
C++real-time systemsmemory managementdata processingthird-party SDKsC#LuaPythonSQLgame engines
Soft skills
analytical skillsautonomyadaptabilitybilingualpassion for game developmenttechnical guidancetroubleshootingcollaborationknowledge sharinginnovation