Job Description

Qui nous sommes

Gearbox Studio Quebec rassemble une equipe de talents d'exception, animes par la passion de creer des jeux video primes et emblematiques. Nos univers riches prennent vie a travers des recits transmedia, des experiences en direct et des produits derives, offrant aux joueurs des aventures immersives inoubliables.



Notre studio est reconnu pour son travail sur des franchises a succes comme Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands et Brothers in Arms, ainsi que pour le developpement continu de licences cultes telles que Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain et Homeworld.



Gearbox a egalement des bureaux au Canada, dans les villes de Quebec et Montreal. Gearbox Studio Quebec est fier de faire partie de 2K, un label d'edition de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO)



Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.GearboxSoftware.com

Ce que nous recherchons

Nous recherchons un(e) programmeur(euse) gameplay passionne(e) pour rejoindre notre equipe de developpement. Tu travailleras en etroite collaboration avec les designers, les artistes et les animateurs afin de donner vie aux mecaniques de jeu et aux experiences interactives de notre projet. Ton role sera central pour creer des systemes fluides, immersifs et narrativement engageants.

Responsabilites

Concevoir, developper et maintenir des mecaniques de gameplay variees (interactions, systemes de progression, combat, exploration, etc.). Integrer et ameliorer les systemes d'animation (blend spaces, state machines, animation montages, synchronisation gameplay/animation). Collaborer avec l'equipe narrative pour mettre en place des fonctionnalites qui soutiennent la mise en scene et l'immersion. Optimiser et deboguer le code afin d'assurer stabilite, performance et qualite. Travailler en collaboration avec les autres disciplines (design, art, QA) pour livrer une experience de jeu coherente et engageante. Participer a la conception technique de nouvelles fonctionnalites et proposer des solutions creatives.

Qualifications:

Solide maitrise d'Unreal Engine 5 Excellente comprehension des mecaniques de gameplay et du scripting oriente gameplay (C++ et Blueprint). Experience avec les systemes d'animation (animation state machines, IK, root motion, retargeting). Interet marque pour la narration interactive et l'integration du storytelling dans le gameplay. Capacite a travailler de maniere autonome tout en collaborant efficacement avec une equipe multidisciplinaire.

Notre engagement envers l'egalite des chances

Gearbox Studio Quebec s'engage a offrir un environnement de travail inclusif, equitable et exempt de discrimination, refletant la diversite du monde que nous aspirons a divertir.



En tant que studio soucieux de l'egalite des chances, nous ne pratiquons aucune discrimination fondee sur la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, la grossesse, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identite ou l'expression de genre, l'origine nationale, l'age, l'handicap, l'information genetique ou tout autre statut protege par la loi applicable.



Nous nous engageons egalement a offrir des accommodements raisonnables aux candidats et employes qualifies pour leur permettre de participer pleinement au processus de recrutement, d'exercer leurs fonctions essentielles et d'acceder aux memes avantages et opportunites.



Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement a tout moment du processus de candidature, n'hesitez pas a nous contacter.



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Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld.



The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.

What we looking for:

We are looking for a passionate Gameplay Programmer to join our development team. You will work closely with designers, artists, and animators to bring the game mechanics and interactive experiences of our project to life. Your role will be central to creating fluid, immersive and narratively engaging systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain a variety of gameplay mechanics (interactions, progression systems, combat, exploration, etc.). Integrate and improve animation systems (blend spaces, state machines, animation montages, gameplay/animation synchronization). Collaborate with the narrative team to implement features that support staging and immersion. Optimize and debug code to ensure stability, performance, and quality. Work collaboratively with other disciplines (design, art, QA) to deliver a consistent and engaging gaming experience. Participate in the technical design of new features and propose creative solutions.

Qualifications:

Solid mastery of Unreal Engine 5 Excellent understanding of gameplay mechanics and gameplay-oriented scripting (C++ and Blueprint). Experience with animation systems (animation state machines, IK, root motion, retargeting). Strong interest in interactive storytelling and the integration of storytelling into gameplay. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Good problem-solving skills, technical curiosity and creativity. Experience with narrative systems (interactive dialogues, scripted sequences, branching). Knowledge of cinematic tools (Sequencer in Unreal). Experience designing non-player character behaviors and emerging gameplay mechanics Have previously contributed to a published game (standalone or commercial).

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Gearbox Entertainment is committed to ensuring that all team members work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and one that reflects the diversity of the world it strives to entertain. As an equal opportunity employer, Gearbox Entertainment does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


Gearbox Entertainment is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, and to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by individuals without disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the job application process, please contact us for more information.

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