Principal Software Development Engineer

Welcome to Find Your Fun, a Wizards of the Coast Studio. We strive to entertain children through the power of play. We are a dedicated group of designers, creators, and business innovators, building a portfolio of apps, including the popular preschool app World of Peppa Pig. Come and build beloved kids' games and apps with us!

Are you a hands-on software engineer with a deep understanding of systems and technologies which those systems are built upon?

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Principal Software Development Engineer to join our growing team at our studio in Toronto, Canada.
 

What you'll do

• Lead an internal team of developers and collaborate with external development teams.
• Define, architect, develop, and debug features in Unity and C#.
• Collaborate with other developers to prototype new features and game ideas.
• Drive initiatives to improve product performance, flexibility, and scaling for a project.
• Advocate for improvements in testing techniques, including automation, and drive adoption across multiple domains.
• Plan and implement critical and technically complex systems on a project.
• Partner with collaborators to coordinate the work involved in a project's most complicated systems.
• Perform code and architectural reviews.
• Become a technical resource across our studio.
• Share knowledge across the team and with studio leadership.
• Mentor, coach, and level-up team members to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of their work.
   

What you'll bring

• M.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education / work experience.
• 7+ years of commercial game or mobile app development experience.
• 5+ years of development experience with Unity, with expert-level understanding of the engine.
• Strong programming skills with C#, and expert-level knowledge of using Design Patterns effectively.
• Good understanding of mobile platforms and hardware.
• Experience with integrating backend services and third-party SDKs into mobile games.
• Experience with profiling and performance optimizations.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

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