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Lead Quest Programmer

  • Remote, Canada
  • Lead
  • Posted 2 weeks ago
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Lead the engineering team behind story and quest tools for a big narrative game, fully remote from Canada.

About the role

The story system is central to how the studio builds narrative games, so this role connects designers' ideas with the code that makes them work. The team spans several time zones and shares its quest framework with other projects.

At a glance

Pay
Not stated in the posting
Remote scope
Remote, Canada
Seniority
Lead
Skills
Unreal Engine, Node-based editor workflows, Editor scripting
Posted
21 Oct 2026
Last checked
2 Nov 2026

What you will do

  • Manage direct reports, run one to ones and reviews, and handle hiring and promotions
  • Turn narrative requirements from quest designers and directors into clear technical work
  • Guide development and upkeep of quest features and authoring tools in C++
  • Track down and fix bugs in quest features and the tools creators use
  • Work with cinematic, narrative and gameplay teams so quest systems fit the rest of the game

What they look for

  • Seven or more years programming in the AAA games industry
  • At least a year leading engineers or managing people
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Experience building custom quest systems, narrative tools or node-based editors
  • A record of working in shared technology across multiple teams or projects
  • Able to translate creative needs into technical requirements and communicate across time zones

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine architecture
  • Knowledge of multiplayer networking and client-server sync for game state
  • Having shipped a AAA game on a custom narrative toolset
  • Experience with Unreal Engine UI tools or editor scripting

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Can I do this job remotely, and from which countries?

Yes. The posting lists Lead Quest Programmer as a remote role for candidates in Canada.

What does this job pay?

The posting does not state a salary, so there is no figure to quote.

What experience is needed?

It is a lead role. The posting asks for: seven or more years programming in the AAA games industry; at least a year leading engineers or managing people; strong C++ skills. Skills it names include Unreal Engine, Node-based editor workflows, Editor scripting.

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