Generalist Systems Programmer – Dead Daylight

Generalist Systems Programmer – Dead by Daylight

Join to apply for the Generalist Systems Programmer – Dead by Daylight role at Behaviour Interactive.

Are you passionate about building the systems that power unforgettable gameplay experiences? We’re a Montreal-based, independent studio crafting experiences across PC, console, and mobile. Our day-to-day revolves around two core business focuses:
Services and Original Games. The Original Games unit includes the Dead by Daylight franchise. Join us and help redefine what’s possible in Dead by Daylight.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our development team, crafting and optimizing the core systems that bring our game to life across multiple platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, artists, animators, and fellow programmers to ensure a seamless and immersive experience for our players.

• Deliver systems. Write, refactor, and optimize C++ code for a wide range of systems, from game flow and player archives to platform-specific implementations and tooling.
• Fix bugs. Dead by Daylight is a live game as a service where features are continually added or improved. This introduces bugs and other issues.
• Fix performance and memory issues. Profile the game, identify bottlenecks, and optimize accordingly.
• Ensure features and bugs are delivered on all platforms. Guarantee the game functions across PC and current/past-generation consoles.
• Collaborate with teams. Work with game design, UI, backend programming, and art teams to deliver successful features.

• 5+ years of experience in game development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality systems.
• A true generalist—comfortable diving into a wide variety of technical challenges.
• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience with AA/AAA games or multiplayer games.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Computer Games

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