Game Integration Programmer

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. Candidates must have one of the following to be eligible for consideration – Canadian Citizenship, valid Permanent Resident status, valid Protected Person status or a valid open Work Permit.

As Big Blue Bubble’s Game Integration Programmer, you will be on the front lines of the mobile gaming industry, extending our existing game client code base by integrating third-party ad display software development kits.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

  • Implementing Ad features and related systems.
  • Integrating and updating 3rd party software development kit and libraries. 
  • Managing platform specific requirements and limitations.
  • Creating tools and processes to facilitate development.
  • Maintaining and supporting existing code.
  • Writing, testing, debugging and documenting ads and processes.
  • Working with production and the business intelligence team to monitor and optimize ad visibility.
  • Working with production and the business intelligence to implement features to specifications.
  • Networking with account managers from top VC-funded ad networks from around the world, including AdColony, AdMob, AppLovin, Digital Turbine, IronSource, Liftoff, Meta, Mintegral, Tapjoy and UnityAdswhen testing and debugging your code.

To be an effective team member, you should have:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Analytics.
  • 1-2  years of software programming experience.
  • Experience with programming in C++, C#, Lua/XML, Objective-C and Java.
  • The ability to work well as part of a diverse team, collaborating with programmers, analysts, and directors.
  • The skills to understand and interpret advertising analytics, working with third-party dashboards to ensure your code is functioning as intended.
  • Experience with source control systems such as SVN and Git.
  • Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting.

You also have the following attributes and skills:

  • Detail oriented.
  • Self-directed.
  • Able to meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a team.
  • Enthusiastic about gaming.

We know the above list is a lot. You don’t have to fill every single point. We each bring our own respective strengths to the table. Let us know which of the above is you and get in touch with us now to explore the opportunity further!

Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf and disabled applicants. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments – if you require accommodations at any point in the application or recruitment process please submit them in confidence to careers@bigbluebubble.com.

What makes our studio so exceptional:

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule providing a mix of in-office and remote work days.
  • Inclusive studio culture that fosters strong collaboration and support amongst its team members.
  • Smaller scope projects which provide multifaceted opportunities to build skills and try new things.
  • Strong focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
  • In-office barista and full kitchen to host daily popcorn, ice cream days and food events.
  • Unique and frequent team-building and social events (pi day, office olympics, escape rooms, gaming tournaments, movie days and so much more).
  • Gaming consoles and other in-office equipment (arcade machine, devices and massage chair). 
  • Paid game fund, so you can continue to expand your industry knowledge.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and annual bonuses.
  • Paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and baby leave.
  • Focus on giving back to our community through events such as Extra Life.
  • Variety of internship placements where students quickly see the impact of their work.
  • Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative that is comprised of several companies that specialize in video game entertainment such as Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Petrol, and Fireshine Games.

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