Senior Unreal Programmer; mobile

Frima is looking for a Senior Unreal (C++) Programmer with strong mobile platform experience to help take our game programming team to the next level.

We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by one ambition: creating unforgettable games across all platforms.

We take care of our people

• 4.5-day workweek year-round (Friday afternoons off)
• A truly flexible work environment: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid, or 100% on-site -- the choice is yours
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, plus sick days and personal days -- your well-being matters to us
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage from day one
• RRSP contribution program
• $400 allowance for ergonomic equipment purchases

Life at the studio

• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, a gym, sports activities, and more
• Regular presentations on projects and new developments -- we keep our teams informed about what’s happening at Frima
• Close-knit, caring, and inclusive teams, even remotely
• Come discover the rest for yourself!

What your weeks will look like

• Actively participate in daily Scrum meetings to ensure strong technical alignment and smooth project progression
• Serve as a technical reference for the programming team by providing guidance, mentorship, and recommendations on complex technical challenges
• Contribute to code reviews and continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability standards
• Develop and optimize Unreal Engine systems specifically for mobile, taking into account the constraints of Android and iOS platforms
• Tackle mobile performance challenges (CPU, GPU, memory, battery) and propose optimizations tailored to production mobile environments
• Develop mobile platform integrations, including connectivity features (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, network services), peripherals, and platform-specific mobile OS APIs
• Contribute to the evolution of technical tools, pipelines, and processes to support mobile game development
• Debug and resolve issues related to new devices and Android and iOS operating system updates

What we’re looking for

• University or college degree in computer science or equivalent
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a programming role
• Strong understanding of the various hardware and software layers involved in the execution of a video game
• Strong understanding of the different software layers involved in running a video game, particularly in a mobile environment
• Ability to think systemically, considering complex architectures working together (SDKs, mobile clients, Unreal Engine, network services, and communication protocols)
• Relevant experience in mobile development (iOS/Android), including performance optimization, memory management, connectivity, and device fragmentation
• Excellent command of both written and spoken French and English. English proficiency is required, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners
• Ability to travel abroad when required

What we value in our team

• Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously and manage priorities
• Diplomacy, autonomy, resourcefulness, and versatility
• Excellent stress management in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, with an interest in mentorship