About the role
About This Position
Create and implement the technical elements of game features. Work with other technical designers, programmers, and colleagues from other disciplines to design and implement new game modes, quests, AI, and events. Collaborate with designers, level designers, and other departments to iterate on features, bringing them to a shippable state, and maintain content after it ships. Provide mentorship for Junior Technical Designers, teaching them scripting best practices and the Evolution Engine.
Responsibilities
- Game mode, mission, quest, and event design and implementation.
- AI design and implementation.
- Assist other designers with reproducing and fixing bugs.
- Collaborate with other departments to fulfill scripting needs.
- Be willing and available for firefighting.
- Contribute to a positive work environment by getting involved with all departments, understanding their roles, and interacting with the team on a regular basis to help gain a rounded perspective of the project.
- Mentor Junior Technical Designers.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in game design/development.
- A university or college degree in computer science, game design/development, or equivalent game development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting language.
- Basic knowledge of C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Extras
- Familiarity with a commercial game engine (Unity, Unreal, etc.).
- Experience working on projects with live service production schedules.
- Experience with multiplayer/networked games.
Compensation and Employment Details
- Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 CAD.
- Location: London, Ontario or Remote.
- Vacancy Status: Currently hiring for an existing vacancy.
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2026.
- Note: Compensation may vary based on factors including bonuses, incentives, experience, skills, budget, and location.
About Digital Extremes
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes is an independent video game development studio. Originating with the co-creation of the Unreal franchise, the studio has also developed Dark Sector, BioShock for PlayStation 3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness II. The studio is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada.
Why Work at Digital Extremes
- Craft immersive worlds for millions of players.
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusivity, and respect.
- Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Opportunities to work on titles such as Warframe and Soulframe.
- Committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcoming applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities.
- Accommodations provided upon request during the recruitment process.
Recruitment Policy
- Digital Extremes does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates.
- All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.
- During interviews, recruitment teams may leverage AI solely as a note-taker.
- AI is not used in development processes, as it is a strict company policy that development remains the work of human artists and creators.