10 Gaming Companies to Work for in Montreal

Montreal is a vibrant hub for the global gaming industry. In this post, I present 10 gaming companies you should keep in your 'companies to work for' list.

The 10 Companies:

10. Ubisoft: Ubi is not only a major player in the global gaming industry but also the biggest employer in Montreal's gaming industry, providing numerous job opportunities for game developers and enthusiasts. I’ve started our list with this industry giant to build suspense about what's coming next.
Games produced: Assassin's Creed Series, Watch Dogs, Far Cry 3, Rainbow Six Siege.

9. Warner Bros. Games Montreal: A subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment, this company is responsible for developing games based on popular DC Comics characters.
Games produced: Batman: Arkham Origins, Batman: Arkham Knight, Mortal Kombat.

8. Ludia: Ludia specializes in mobile and social games, crafting interactive and entertaining experiences for a wide audience. Their mobile games have garnered attention for their engaging gameplay.
Games produced: Jurassic World Alive, Family Feud Live.

7. Unity Technologies: Unity plays a pivotal role in the gaming industry by providing game development tools and technology that empower developers worldwide.
Games produced: Unity's game development engine has been used to create countless games, from indie gems to major titles.

6. Electronic Arts (EA): EA needs no introduction, this global company has a history of creating popular titles that cater to a wide range of gaming tastes.
Games produced: FIFA series, NHL series, Madden NFL series.

5. Rogue Factor: A studio that specializes in tactical role-playing games, offering in-depth and strategic gaming experiences that have captured the hearts of gamers.
Games produced: Mordheim: City of the Damned.

4. Amazon Games: Amazon has emerged as a key player in the gaming world. With a commitment to innovative gaming experiences, they've developed several titles that have captured the attention of gamers.
Games produced: New World.

3. Behaviour Interactive: Behaviour is a powerhouse in the gaming industry, and is renowned for delivering spine-tingling multiplayer horror experiences.
Games produced: Dead by Daylight.

2. Bethesda Game Studios: A highly respected game development studio renowned for its immersive and expansive open-world role-playing games.
Games produced: The Elder Scrolls Series, The Fallout Series, Starfield.

1. Epic Games: A true industry titan, is known for its Unreal Engine and contributions to the gaming world.
Games produced: Fortnite

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Here is one thing I've enjoyed in the past few days:

I have been reading the book Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps.
I would say this is an essential book for people who develop software.

Job to share with you this week:

Programming Team Lead @ Behaviour Interactive - Montreal

Requirements:

• This is a Senior role – you have more than 6 years of writing clear and maintainable code;

• You have previous experience leading and managing a team of programmers;

• You have shipped at least one game with a full-lifecycle delivery as a Lead Programmer;

• You are a great programmer and you are comfortable with C++

• You love solving challenging technical problems with the most effective solutions;

• You ideally have a previous experience in gameplay programming;

• You are able to prioritize, plan, and organize your work & time and work within deadlines;

• You have a strong interest and a real enthusiasm for video games and the gaming environment we work in;

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills;

• You are thriving on change and can adapt to changing needs and requirements.

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