Job Description

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.

We are currently

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our growing team. This role is responsible for discovering and responding to threat activity as well as educating and working with multiple teams from community to gameplay engineering.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.

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

• 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
• Building a solid relationship with your programming peers in-house and around the world
• Supporting your team mates to accomplish goals

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new security features in our engine, games, and services
• Evaluate vulnerabilities, consult experts, and implement solutions
• Be consulted on security topics outside of game application security.
• Educate both technical and non-technical teams on security
• Drive engineering excellence through presentations, mentorship, and community

Requirements

• 5+ years professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++ fundamentals and professional C++ experience
• Strong technical background and deep knowledge of engineering principles, problem solving, design, programming, and testing
• Familiarity with multiple game engine systems (e.g., streaming io, threading, networking, scripting, memory management, graphics)
• Familiarity with common game security strategies
• Familiarity with common cheating techniques and security risks
• Practical understanding of cryptographic techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional application or game security experience
• Experience with reverse engineering techniques
• Experience using a disassembler and low-level debugging experience (e.g., Ida Pro, Ghidra)
• Experience working in the games industry or good knowledge of multiplayer games and communities

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• The chance to work in triple-A, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of work
• 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.
• RRSP Matching and Employee Stock Purchase Programs
• Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON
• 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!

Additional Information:

• Office Location: 250 City Centre Ave #500, Ottawa, Canada
• Primary Working Language: English
• Salary Range: $85,000 to $110,000

Snowed In Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.