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Senior Programmer
Who We Are
Studio MDHR is an award-winning independent entertainment studio, and the creators of the whimsical cartoon run & gun game Cuphead as well as its follow-up expansion, The Delicious Last Course.
The Role
We’re looking for a talented Senior Programmer to join the studio to help us shape the foundation of our next big project. Under the guidance of our designers and Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for solving unique problems that enable Studio MDHR to continue building hand-crafted experiences that surprise and delight people.
As a nimble, remote-work team, we try to avoid bureaucracy and strict hierarchies. This means that from the first commit to the last, you’ll be involved in all major parts of the codebase.
Essential Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Unity-based game development
- Proven experience programming for core 3Cs (character, camera, controls), as well as core game components such as enemies, bosses, combat, and interactable objects
- Experience with at least one full game production cycle on a shipped console or PC game, with strong preference for titles containing character action and combat
- Meticulous attention to detail, with a dedication to writing clean, performant code
- A sense of craftsmanship: you invest love and care into the little details that people may not notice
- Ability to work closely with artists and on art implementation during development
- Diligent, positive, self-motivated work ethic: as a distributed team, it’s crucial that you manage your time well, and adjust deftly to guidance and direction
- Adherence to project milestones and deliverables
Ideal Extras:
- Experience programming custom tools to help enhance a game’s development pipeline
- Knowledge of 2D content creation pipelines
- A skillset that includes technical art implementation
- Good game design instincts are a plus
Location:
Due to the need for synchronous team communication, we are currently giving strong priority to applicants in Canada and the USA.
To apply, please submit your application here
Studio MDHR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Game Designer
Who We Are
Studio MDHR is an award-winning independent entertainment studio, and the creators of the whimsical cartoon run & gun game Cuphead as well as its follow-up expansion, The Delicious Last Course.
The Role
We’re looking for a talented Game Designer to join the studio to help us shape the foundation of our next big project. Under the guidance of our Lead Designers, you’ll be responsible for solving unique problems that enable Studio MDHR to continue building hand-crafted experiences that surprise and delight people.
As a fast-moving, remote-first team, we prioritize autonomy over bureaucracy. We’re seeking proactive designers who thrive on responsibility and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- Design significant pieces of our next game, including enemies, bosses, power-ups, and level mechanics, as well as larger game systems
- Provide feedback on existing and ongoing designs
- Create clear and concise design documents to convey complex ideas
- Work closely with Programmers on implementing and refining gameplay
Essential Skills:
- Experience with at least one full game production cycle on a shipped console or PC game, with strong preference for titles containing character action and combat
- A sense of craftsmanship: you invest love and care into the little details that people may not notice
- Diligent, positive, self-motivated work ethic: as a distributed team, it’s crucial that you manage your time well, and adjust deftly to guidance and direction
- Adherence to project milestones and deliverables
- Familiarity with retro arcade action/adventure mechanics
- Experience in Unity/C# coding is a significant plus!
Location:
Due to the need for synchronous team communication, we are currently giving strong priority to applicants in Canada and the USA.
To apply, please submit your application here
Studio MDHR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.