Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Software Development Manager to join our team developing an upcoming and exciting mobile game. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will be leading a group of friendly and motivated engineers (2-3 direct reports) based in Montreal. The goal for your team is to build and maintain core systems & innovative features, optimize code for high-performance targets, and build outstanding tools to enable game developers to bring their content to life to be enjoyed by millions of players. This position comes with a high level of ownership and influence, working with a small team of highly effective and hardworking developers. The role will have a mix of hands-on development and management responsibilities.
What You’ll DoWrite efficient, reusable & maintainable codeProvide technical analysis and documentation for new systemsMentor and guide game developers, providing technical direction, career development support, and opportunities for skill growth.Coordination & negotiation with external team members (engineering, production, design, art, QA)Support sprint planning, technical scoping, and roadmap executionConduct code reviews and ensure standard processes are followed across the engineering teamIdentify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development cycleChampion quality, scalability, and performance across systemsPartner with production to supervise and deliver engineering deliverables on schedule
Tech Stack:Unity, C#, URP, AddressableGoogle Cloud, FirebaseJenkins, Gradle, GroovyNew RelicWhat We're Looking For7+ years of experience in software development2+ years in a leadership or management roleB.S. or equivalent experience in Computer ScienceExperience with microservice architectureExperience building CI/CD toolsStrong communication & negotiation skillsExcellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skillsActively seek to streamline development efforts, reducing Time to MarketFoster a positive and collaborative team culturePromote open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvementMaintains an adaptive approach, responding quickly to changes in project scope, requirements, or market conditionsWhy Product Madness?As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino. With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment’ category.So, what’s stopping you?Travel ExpectationsNoneAdditional InformationAt this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
