Context

• Are you passionate about creating fluid, immersive player experiences by fine-tuning Character, Camera, and Controls (3C) mechanics in AAA games?

• Do you have deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5, character movement, and responsive input handling, along with a strong understanding of gameplay feel and player immersion?

• Ready to collaborate with game designers, animators, and engineers to craft a gameplay experience that feels intuitive, polished, and highly engaging?

Why do we need a Senior 3C Gameplay Programmer ?

As our studio develops a AAA action-adventure combat game inspired by Indian mythology, we need a Senior 3C Gameplay Programmer to fine-tune player movement, camera dynamics, and control responsiveness. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our game’s controls feel intuitive, animations are fluid, and camera behavior enhances immersion.

Your future team

You will join a project with 100 people (Gameplay Programmers, Designers, Artists, etc.) from multiple countries (Europe, Canada, USA…). The team is set to grow in the future!

All techs are supervised by Colin (Lead Tech) and you will work closely with him.

Key information

• Accepting permanent staff and freelance candidates

• Availability: April (if available earlier or later, do not hesitate to apply!)

• Location: Paris or Montreal (Full remote possible)

• Compensation and Benefits (France):

  💸 44k€ to 54k€ (+ depending on profile)

  🌍 Full remote possible

  🏖️ 25 paid holidays + 11 RTT

  🍴 Lunch vouchers via Swile

  🩺 Health insurance via Alan, 100% covered

  💵 Referral bonus of €600

• Compensation and Benefits (Canada):

  💸 90k$CAD to 110k$CAD (+ depending on profile)

  🌍 Full remote possible

  🏖️ 20 paid holidays

  🩺 Premium health insurance

  💰 Opening of a retirement savings account after the probationary period

  💵 Referral bonus of 900$CA

• Compensation and Benefits (Other country):

  We partner with Deel to facilitate hiring globally, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and providing tailored benefits for each country. This collaboration allows us to offer competitive packages and seamless onboarding for our international team members, enhancing their employment experience no matter where they are located.

Your future impact

• 3C Gameplay Excellence:

  As a Senior 3C Gameplay Programmer, your role is pivotal in designing and refining character movement, camera systems, and input responsiveness to create a smooth, immersive gameplay experience.

• Collaboration & Integration:

  You will work closely with game designers, animators, and fellow gameplay programmers to ensure that 3C mechanics align with gameplay intentions and player expectations.

• Optimization & Debugging:

  You will be responsible for debugging and optimizing movement and camera systems to maintain high performance across platforms, ensuring that the player experience remains fluid and responsive.

• Technical Innovation:

  By researching and implementing cutting-edge techniques in character motion, camera behavior, and input handling, you will contribute to the overall quality and immersion of our game.

  Impact Overview:

  • Players will experience smooth, responsive, and immersive movement and camera controls, making gameplay more enjoyable and intuitive.

  • The Game will benefit from highly optimized 3C mechanics, ensuring fluid animations and seamless interactions.

  • Internal Teams will thrive with your technical expertise, ensuring a polished and intuitive gameplay feel.

  • By exploring the latest in character movement and camera systems, you will help drive gameplay innovation at Novaquark.

1. First conversation (20 min) by video call with Arthur (Recruiter): To learn more about your experience, interests, the role, and Novaquark.

2. Technical test (30 min) sent 30min before the Technical Interview.

3. Technical interview (45 min) via video call with Vincent (Lead Gameplay Programmer) and an Associate Lead Programmer: To assess your technical skills and talk about your test

Throughout the entire recruitment process, Arthur will ensure follow-up and coordination. Do not hesitate to send your portfolio in addition to your CV to showcase your creations!