Junior Tools Programmer

About the Hiring Team

TiMi Montreal is a new AAA development team making an innovative open‑world role‑playing game in Unreal Engine 5 that is part of the award‑winning TiMi Studio Group and Tencent. The studio’s core team has a proven track record making hit open‑world games, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. This ambitious team aspires to be a flagship first‑party studio for TiMi, reaching global audiences of passionate gamers who appreciate an optimistic and inclusive culture that rewards disruptive, risk‑taking game development.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Junior Tools Programmer to participate in developing a AAA, open‑world game that will be released on multiple platforms with an objective to reach a global audience. TiMi Montreal, a new studio within TiMi Studio Group and a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is passionate about creating compelling worlds for players to explore for years to come.

Are you someone who loves participating in building new worlds, understands what captivates players, and cares deeply about gaming as a medium? Are you ready to channel your passion and energy into creating expansive open‑world games for global audiences? Are you passionate about building technology that supports a unique creative vision? Then, come join us in our ambitious endeavor.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with artists and designers to find creative solutions that respond to their needs.
• Participate in continuous improvements of our tools & pipeline based on user feedback.
• Establish the foundations for a productive and scalable work environment.
• Implement technology that supports our game vision and empowers content creators.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and animators to design solutions that respond to their needs.
• Measure pipeline performance for continuous improvement.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues within our pipeline.
• Maintain high quality coding standards and documentation.
• Focus on productivity, scalability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in software development or production of games for consoles or PC; AAA game development experience is a huge plus.
• Project or internship/work experience in game programming; experience with current‑generation video games (PS4/XBOX One) preferred.
• Proficiency in C# and C++; good understanding of game engine and editor concepts (e.g., Unreal).
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code and excellent debugging and optimization skills.
• Good analytical skills and broad knowledge of game content creation pipelines.
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate in collaboration with others.
• Open‑minded team player attitude, strong work ethic, and self‑motivation.
• Passionate about playing and making video games.

Benefits

Create new worlds for players to explore, experience, and enjoy. At TiMi Montreal, we see everyone as a game developer and encourage initiative. Deliver AAA multi‑platform games with ample resources and support. Join a team of industry veterans to create engaging and innovative experiences that players will enjoy for years to come.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.