Senior Gameplay Programmer – 7 days to Die
Department and team
Production / Programming
Status
Permanent Full-Time
Location
Montreal, QC
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).
The role
Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Gameplay Programmer to help shape engaging systems for an ambitious multiplayer open‑world project. In this role, you will work at the heart of gameplay development, collaborating closely with designers and cross‑functional teams. You’ll contribute to building flexible, data‑driven systems that empower creativity and iteration. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on core game features from concept to release. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you.
In this role you will :
    • Design and implement flexible gameplay systems for an open world multiplayer game.
    • Work closely with game designers to prototype and iterate over various game mechanics.
    • Build data driven systems that are easily configurable and testable by game designers and modders.
    • Test, debug, and optimize code to ensure high quality standards.
    • Maintain code quality through mentoring, collaboration, and code review process.
    • Collaborate within a cross-functional team to design and implement core game features.
    • Test new features rigorously and offer suggestions for improvements and refinements.
What we're looking for :
    • 6+ years of game development experience.
    • 4+ years of game development experience focused on gameplay.
    • 4+ years of game development using Unity3D
    • Proficiency in design pattern and OOP using C# language,
    • Expertise in one or more gameplay mechanics: 3C, AI, open world mechanics.
    • Shipped at least one game on PC and/or consoles using Unity, Unreal Engine or other proprietary game engine
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
    • Adaptability and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).
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