Overview

Link to apply: https://igg.bamboohr.com/careers/246

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada.

 

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).If you’re passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: C++ Back-End Programmer (Mobile Game)
Report to: Lead Programmer & Team Lead
Department: ZQ Game

Game Style: Simulation & Strategy Mobile Game
Hiring Level: Experienced
Contract length: Permanent with 3-month probation
Workplace:  At Office

Salary Range: $70,000 – $110,000 annually

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Portfolio review;

2. Interview(s);

3. Offer;

 

Responsibilities:

Oversee the design architecture, module encapsulation, and performance optimization of the game/server.
Collaborate with unity programmers and game designers, independently implementing game business functionalities.
Assist the lead programmer in server architecture design, module division, critical business coding, technical documentation, and development according to the standards set by the lead programmer.
Cooperate with the team to complete the backend development tasks of game servers, including operations, maintenance, monitoring, and the creation of automated deployment tools.
Create detailed technical and development requirement documents for each function and technical aspect, maintaining comprehensive development and interface documentation.
Delegate tasks to server programmers and conduct code reviews.
Formulate departmental development plans to mitigate risks.
Evaluate the technical feasibility and correctness of various design requirements proposed during planning.
Conduct thorough inspections and testing of all server-side content to ensure the security of self-developed materials.
Perform other related tasks as needed.

 

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the gaming industry with a strong background in server development.
Solid technical foundation, with proficiency in server development, and experience in scripting languages like C++, Lua, and Python is a plus.
Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithm analysis.
Familiarity with Linux/Windows system mechanisms, operations, and development, including multi-threading, multi-processing, synchronization, IPC, and network programming (Socket).
Proficiency in SQL language, with familiarity in mainstream databases like MySQL and MongoDB, including tuning experience.
Knowledge of popular caching frameworks such as Redis and Memcached.
Experience in designing large-scale distributed, high-concurrency, high-load, and high-availability systems is preferred.
Involvement in at least one game development project from inception to completion, with experience in large-game server development preferred.
Strong work ethic, proactive approach, excellent communication skills, positive teamwork attitude, and the ability to work independently.
Passion for game development and a dedication to technical excellence.
Experience with AI tools.

 

What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
Dependent/Child Benefits.
Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year’s week.
Paid Statutory holidays.
RRSP matching after 1 year.
Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
Monthly team lunches.

 

Perks:

On-site car and bike parking.
Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table.
On-Site Gym.
Casual Dress Code.
Gifts for employee’s children.
Snacks and drinks provided.
Festival Bonus/Gifts.
Referral Bonuses.

If you’re enthusiastic about shaping mobile games that captivate players globally and want to be an integral part of our Canadian superhero team, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!