Snowman is a small game studio at the centre of artful experiences. Whether as a developer or creative partner, our goal has always been the same: to create meaningful experiences that you may sit with for a short time, but that sit with you for a long while.
Founded in 2012 with the release of the to-do app Checkmark, we went on to launch Shifts, Circles, and Super Squares before collaborating with Harry Nesbitt on Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey. In September 2019, Snowman released Where Cards Fall and Skate City exclusively on Apple Arcade. On the horizon is DISTANT; our collaboration with Slingshot and Satchel.
Snowman is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Snowman welcomes all races, religions, genders, countries of origin, and sexual orientations. We are proud to have completed disability awareness training through Liebs & Co and aim to continue to improve accessibility in our workplace and community.
Current Openings
Junior Programmer (Contract)
We’re looking for a Junior Programmer to help craft a new game at Snowman in downtown Toronto.
You’ll be joining a small, tight-knit Tech team with the aim to be the main support for our Technical Artist’s tools and scripts–working day-to-day to solve problems together. Alongside this work, you will be able to assist in all aspects of our code across the project. The position is perfect for entry-level programmers or programmers with just a bit of experience under their belt. This is a full-time contract, onsite position with flexible opportunities to work from home as often as needed if preferred or onsite is not possible.
Skills
- Experience with Unity and C#
- Understands OOP principles, data structures and algorithms and common architectural models
- An understanding of vector math and physics fundamentals
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Requirements
- A degree in computer science/game programming OR 1+ year of professional programming game engine experience
- Based in Toronto, but remote in Ontario also works
- Must be able to legally work in Canada
Bonus-Nice to have, but not required
- Knowledge in Unity shader creation (ShaderGraph)
- Experience with Mecanim, IK, layer blending and animation systems
- A good eye and aesthetic sensibilities
- Understanding of linear algebra and 3D mathematics
How to Apply
We'd love to hear from you at jobs@builtbysnowman.com with a resume or portfolio and the subject line “Snowman: Junior Programmer”. All qualified candidates must pass a technical test as part of the interview process for this position.
Snowman is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Snowman welcomes all races, religions, genders, countries of origin, and sexual orientations. We are proud to have completed disability awareness training through Liebs & Co and aim to continue to improve accessibility in our workplace and community.