Snowed In Studios

👥 101-250Video GamesDigital Media💼 Private Company
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Snowed In Studios, a Keywords Studios company, is a leading game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada, providing expert programming and design support to some of the world's most acclaimed game titles. We partner with AAA studios to deliver high-quality game features and tools, contributing significantly to their global success. Our unique value proposition combines a highly skilled and collaborative team, recognized as a Top 10 Workplace in Ottawa and among the Best Places to Work in Canada, with a commitment to a no-crunch environment. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture, with opportunities for career growth and advancement within a global studio family. Our team leverages a robust tech stack including C++, C#, Unreal Engine, and Unity, complemented by tools such as nginx, reCAPTCHA, and Yoast SEO. We champion a modern engineering culture emphasizing collaboration, transparent communication, and continuous learning. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, generous leave policies, and a vibrant studio atmosphere. We regularly host events such as board game nights and arcade tournaments, fostering strong relationships among our team members. With over 100 employees and a strong track record of success, Snowed In Studios continues to grow and expand its services. We offer a flexible and remote-friendly work environment, creating opportunities for talented individuals across Canada. As part of Keywords Studios, we boast a global network and access to diverse projects, giving our team members the opportunity to impact the gaming industry on a large scale. Our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment, coupled with our technical expertise and experience working with industry leaders, make Snowed In Studios an exceptional place to build your career in game development.

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🔥 Senior Producer
Posted about 2 months ago

📍 Canada, Ontario

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

🔍 Game Development

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in gaming production, game project management, game publishing or consumer-facing software application development.
  • 2+ shipped titles on console or PC.
  • 5+ years of project management experience, including various development methodologies.
  • Experience managing distributed development in multiple geographies.
  • Build, track and maintain project schedules based on knowledge of all game development disciplines.
  • Experienced with client-facing relationships and communications.
  • Experience using multiple project management and product management tools: Jira, ADO, Miro, Figma, Mural, Trello, etc.
  • Lead internal software and creative teams to guide the execution and production of games for a global gaming audience.
  • Proactively manage and reduce project risks throughout production.
  • Create workback and production schedules and keep interested parties updated.
  • Forecast and maintain production financials: budget creation, scheduling and milestone definitions.
  • Coach, mentor and grow your team; guide through creative and technical challenges.
  • Evaluate priorities, staffing and resources, adjust business strategies.
  • Provide visibility internally and externally; deliver presentations and reviews.
  • Playtest the game, act as the voice of players, and provide feedback.

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📍 Canada, Ontario, Quebec

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

💸 90000 - 110000 CAD per year

🔍 Game Development

  • 6+ years professional experience.
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ with a strong understanding of the fundamentals.
  • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals.
  • Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works.
  • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine.
  • Experience working in large codebases.
  • Understands how to analyze and optimize code.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and good with algorithms.
  • Understands various design patterns and their benefits/drawbacks.
  • 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 solid relationships with programming peers in-house and globally.
  • Supporting teammates to accomplish goals.

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📍 Quebec, Canada

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

💸 90000 - 110000 CAD per year

🔍 Game Development

  • 6+ years professional experience
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ with strong understanding of the fundamentals
  • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals
  • Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works
  • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine
  • Experience working in large codebases
  • Understands how to analyze and optimize code
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and good with algorithms
  • Understands various design patterns and their benefits/draw backs
  • 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

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🔥 Lead Software Developer
Posted 5 months ago

📍 Ontario, Canada

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

💸 100000 - 160000 CAD per year

🔍 Game Development

  • 6+ years professional experience.
  • Experience leading programming teams.
  • Proactive inclination to support and mentor other programmers.
  • Clear communication to facilitate common understandings among team and client.
  • Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical team members or clients.
  • Highly resilient to the stresses of changing game requirements.
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ with strong understanding of the fundamentals.
  • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals.
  • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine.
  • Experience working in large codebases.
  • Understands how to analyze and optimize code.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and good with algorithms.
  • Understands various design patterns and their benefits/drawbacks.
  • Experience with PC and console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, etc.).
  • Shipped game(s).
  • Working closely with client studios to bring their games to realization.
  • Supporting, mentoring and unblocking other programmers.
  • Promoting project coding practices.
  • Facilitating communication internally and externally.
  • Ensuring tasks are well broken down and estimates are reasonable.
  • Working closely with other project leaders to plan future tasks for the team.
  • 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.

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📍 Ontario, Canada

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

💸 110000 - 135000 CAD per year

🔍 Game Development

  • 10+ years professional experience
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ with a strong understanding of the fundamentals
  • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals
  • Emphasis on understanding what the code is doing, not just that it works
  • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine
  • Experience working in large codebases
  • Ability to analyze and optimize code
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and good with algorithms
  • Understanding of various design patterns and their benefits/drawbacks
  • Experience with console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, etc.)
  • Shipped game(s)
  • 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 relationships with programming peers in-house and globally
  • Supporting teammates to accomplish goals

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📍 Quebec, Canada

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

💸 135000 - 160000 CAD per year

🔍 Game Development

  • 15+ years professional experience.
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ with a strong understanding of the fundamentals.
  • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals.
  • Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works.
  • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine.
  • Experience working in large codebases.
  • Understands how to analyze and optimize code.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and proficient with algorithms.
  • Understands various design patterns and their benefits/drawbacks.
  • Experience with console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, etc.).
  • Shipped game(s).
  • 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 solid relationships with programming peers in-house and globally.
  • Supporting teammates to accomplish goals.

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📍 Quebec, Canada

🧭 Full-Time, Permanent

💸 110000 - 135000 CAD per year

🔍 Game Development

  • 10+ years professional experience
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ with a strong understanding of the fundamentals
  • Solid programming skills in C# with a strong understanding of the fundamentals
  • Emphasizes a deeper understanding of what the code is doing, not just that it works
  • Experience with game engines, primarily Unreal Engine
  • Experience working in large codebases
  • Understands how to analyze and optimize code
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with vector and matrix math and good with algorithms
  • Understands various design patterns and their benefits/drawbacks
  • Experience with console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, etc.)
  • Shipped game(s)
  • 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 teammates to accomplish goals

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Posted 5 months ago
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