- Company: Behaviour Interactive
- Location: Montreal, Quebec
- Salary: Pay not listed
Behaviour Interactive at a glance
SEC filings mentioning "Bhvr": 2 — search EDGAR
Bhvr (Behaviour Interactive) is best known for Dead by Daylight. Recent coverage includes a bug-fix patch, a Grimoire chapter update, anniversary streaming, and reported layoffs.
Senior Systems Programmer - 7 Days to Die
Bhvr
Montreal, Quebec
About the Role
At Behaviour Interactive, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Our Senior Systems Programmer will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge features for our iconic 7 Days to Die game. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next phase of growth for this beloved franchise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and artists, to develop innovative systems that enhance player experience.
- Optimize and maintain existing codebases to ensure smooth performance across multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile).
- Implement new features and improvements in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the development team to meet project deadlines.
Core Duties
- Develop and maintain efficient, scalable systems that support game mechanics and player interactions.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality standards are met.
- Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to the overall architecture of the game.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Systems Programmer, with a focus on C++ or similar languages.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize code for performance across multiple platforms.
- Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine is preferred.
- A strong understanding of algorithms and data structures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Why Join Bhvr
Joining Behaviour Interactive means being part of a studio that values diversity, creativity, and innovation. We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued and encouraged. Our commitment to providing equal opportunities ensures everyone has the chance to thrive in their role.
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Help shape the next era of an iconic survival franchise. For over a decade, 7 Days to Die has captivated more than 20 million players worldwide. Now, with Behaviour Interactive joining forces with The Fun Pimps, we’re entering an exciting new phase of growth, bringing together deep live game expertise and the creative legacy behind the franchise.
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- Ask HN: What are you working on? (July 2025)
- Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)
- Show HN: Bhvr, a Bun and Hono and Vite and React Starter
Recent news
- Dead by Dalight 10.0.2 Bug Fix Patch Notes - IGN
- BHVR 10th Anniversary Night Stream Angels Vs Guardians (YnhuLiIiVH) - Mshale
- Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffs - Game Developer
- Dead by Daylight’s Grimoire Chapter: Everything To Know So Far - Dead by Daylight
- Dead By Daylight codes for July 2026 - Rock Paper Shotgun
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Working in Montreal, Canada
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Montreal is Quebec’s largest city and Canada’s second-largest, centred on the Island of Montreal around Mount Royal (Quebec). Quebec is Canada’s only Francophone-majority province—expect bilingual workplace and city life.
Quebec is Canada's largest province by area. Located in Central Canada, it is the only Francophone-majority province in the country, being home to Québécois French. It shares borders with the provinces of Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, New Brunswick to the southeast and a coastal border with the territory of Nunavut. In the south, it shares a border with the Unite
Note: Canada observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
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National unemployment rate in Canada: 6.9% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Canada: $55,698 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Canada: 2.1% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Canada: 1.7% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Canada: 1,687 — via OECD
Median employment income in Montreal: CA$46,400 — via Statistics Canada
Unemployment rate in Montreal: 6.3% — via Statistics Canada
Average 2-bedroom apartment rent in Montreal: CA$1,346/mo — via Statistics Canada / CMHC
- Elevation 45m (148 ft)
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Build the skills for this role
Strengthen C++/systems programming, multithreaded game loops, networking, profiling, and console/PC shipping discipline. No certification list or costs were provided for this role family.
- Be ready to discuss systems you owned end-to-end (memory, sync, performance budgets).
- Expect live debugging or design trade-off questions for survival/multiplayer games.
- Ask how the 7 Days to Die team is structured post recent studio news.
Strong fit if you are a senior game-systems engineer comfortable on-site in Montreal and shipping live multiplayer titles; weaker if you need remote work or want abundant public review data before deciding.
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Listing facts
- Role Senior Systems Programmer – 7 Days to Die
- Employer Behaviour Interactive
- Location Montreal, Quebec
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 19, 2026
- Apply by September 18, 2026
- Country Canada
- Overview Full job description on this page (359 words)
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- Hacker News — Ask HN: What are you working on? (July 2025)
- Hacker News — Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (June 2025)
- Hacker News — Show HN: Bhvr, a Bun and Hono and Vite and React Starter
- Hacker News — Show HN: Bhvr, a Bun and Hono and Vite and React Starter
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