Senior Generalist Programmer - Dead by Daylight

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

Join the Dead by Daylight team as a Senior Generalist Programmer and help shape the next decade of our flagship franchise by building tools and automation that empower production teams, while analyzing internal processes to uncover bottlenecks and drive meaningful improvements.

In this role you will: Build tools and systems to support production and improve workflows.

Maintain and update the editor and tools to ensure stability and performance.

Improve build quality and iteration speed across teams.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.

Contribute to the evolution of a large, live multi-platform game.

Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What we’re looking for: 7–8+ years of experience in programming at a senior level.

Strong expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine.

Experience building tools and working on game systems.

Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts simply.

Adaptable, curious, and comfortable with shifting priorities.

Proactive, collaborative problem-solver who thrives in team environments.

In this role you will: Develop tools and systems to support production and improve workflows;

Maintain and evolve the editor and tools to ensure stability and optimal performance;

Improve build quality and iteration speed for teams;

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges;

Contribute to the evolution of a large-scale live game available on multiple platforms;

Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.

What we are looking for: 7 to 8+ years of programming experience (senior level);

Excellent mastery of C++ and Unreal Engine;

Experience in tool and game system development;

Ability to explain complex technical concepts simply;

Adaptable, curious profile, comfortable in changing contexts;

Initiative and strong collaboration with teams.

Join the Dead by Daylight team as a Senior Generalist Programmer and help shape the next decade of our flagship franchise by developing tools and automation solutions that empower production teams, while analyzing internal processes to identify friction points and drive concrete improvements.

Ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Based in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is a major player in the gaming industry, creating unforgettable experiences on PC, console, and mobile. We are a dynamic independent studio with over 1200 passionate employees, and we have studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam), and the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). We focus on two main areas: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, offering top-tier work-for-hire development and innovating in immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes the limits of our creativity with our iconic IPs, like the famous Dead by Daylight. Join us and be part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in equal opportunity for everyone and we celebrate the diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas. It is therefore important for us to work with talent from all backgrounds, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.