Posted 2 months ago
Programmer - C++
@ Smoking Gun Interactive
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is hiring a full-time C++ Programmer to build game technology and production code. The role involves writing clean, modular code, solving technical problems creatively, and meeting schedules. The posting offers hybrid or remote work, a salary of $70,000 to $90,000 CAD, and applicants must be located in BC, ideally Greater Vancouver.
Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code
- Creatively resolve game technology production issues
- Meet production schedules and deadlines
- Proactively identify tasks and problems outside scheduled work
- Give and accept feedback on code quality
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of C++ experience in games or related field
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent
- Strong problem solving and self-motivation
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to estimate workload and deliver on time
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Smoking Gun Interactive
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A Keywords Studio led by industry veterans delivering high-quality titles with some of the biggest brands.
Full company description
Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day. At Smoking Gun experience matters, and our team shares a passion to innovate in the game space by building groundbreaking features and embracing new technology. Above all, we strive for the highest level of quality possible in every project and we collaborate with partners who are firmly aligned with these goals. Every day, we are inspired to build games and new concepts with a tight-knit team of creative, talented, and genuinely amazing people. Want to join us? Check out our careers page!
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,876
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 53
- Reported office locations
- 401 W Georgia St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5A1, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial
- Information Technology
- Mobile
- Online Games
- Other recorded names
- Smoking Gun Interactive
- Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.
- Specialties
- Mobile
- Console
- Kinect
- PC Game Development
- and Games
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day. At Smoking Gun…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2007 |
| Specialties | MobileConsoleKinectPC Game Developmentand Games |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Company Description
Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.
Job Overview:
As a Programmer at Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re enthusiastic and driven to work on great projects. You have a keen desire to work in Games on various components depending on need. You don’t shy away from a challenge and are eager to take on new opportunities.
*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in BC, and ideally within the greater Vancouver area
Requirements
In this role, you will:
- Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code;
- Creatively resolve game technology production issues;
- Be able to meet production schedules and deadlines;
- Proactively identify tasks/problems that need tackling, outside of known scheduled work;
- Provide and accept feedback on all aspects of code quality (performance, readability, testability, design).
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- 2+ years of C++ (C# is nice to have) experience as a Programmer in the game industry and or related field (inclusive of a Co-op term or internship);
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent;
- A passion for playing and creating innovative games;
- Strong self motivated as an independent worker;
- Excellent problem solving abilities, proven ability to tackle hard problems in creative ways;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- A positive attitude with a desire to work within a team environment towards a common goal;
- The ability to estimate work load and execute on the work in the time estimated.
It would also be helpful if you had:
- Programming in the Gaming industry;
- Shipped Experience;
- Game Engine experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5/Unity;
- Mobile: iOS, Android;
- Console programming experience, Xbox One and/or PS4.
Benefits
- 10 days vacation leave
- 5 paid days personal leave
- 7 paid sick days
- Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Extended Healthcare Benefit
- Dental Care
- RRSP/DPSP matching
- Hybrid working/Remote
- Training & Development
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 CAD
Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
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Role Information: EN
Studio: Smoking Gun
Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote
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