Join Our Team
Vectorface is in the middle of several projects, both mobile and browser-based, in partnership with a number of large brands. In a typical day you might be working on integrating the Facebook Graph API, ensuring that key SQL queries scale well, or polishing a UI written in React. You’d be working on a team that includes artists, PHP developers, UI/UX React developers and UNIX experts, with constant opportunities for learning and growth.
We’re a small company that offers all of the startup perks without any of the startup risk, and over the years we’ve grown a healthy list of long-term clients. Take a look at our job postings below if you’re interested in working with some of Ottawa’s best and brightest developers and artists.
Work on projects used by millions of people. Our big systems handle more than 1 million MAU.
Everyone gets a giant 30″ monitor and their choice of Mac or PC.
Enjoy a free company lunch every other Friday. Every Friday is either pay day or free lunch day.
You’ll never get bogged down in pointless processes, paper work or meetings. We run a tight ship.
Open concept working environment with comfy couches for think time.
With group health/dental/life coverage and RRSP matching we offer one of Ottawa’s best employee benefit packages.
Cycle to work and take advantage of our indoor bike storage.
In the summer, enjoy a breath of fresh air on our office balcony overlooking Wellington Street.
Job Postings
Game Backend Developer / Statistician (Math / Software Development)
We’re seeking a skilled developer with enthusiasm for mathematics and statistics. As part of our team, you would be responsible for reasoning out the statistical effect of new game logic followed by its correct implementation.
You would be expected to work closely with our development teams to create the logic behind fair and engaging games to be played by millions of players.
We offer a casual work environment, competitive salary & benefits, flexible hours (including work from home), and highly challenging work.
Your responsibilities would include:
- Developing and maintaining logic of random number generator based games
- Developing mathematical or statistical models for developed games
- Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented PHP code
- Participating in code reviews to provide constructive feedback
- Troubleshooting and debugging issues as they arise
- Keeping up-to-date with new tech and best practices
A successful candidate will require:
- Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages
- A background or interest in mathematics, statistics, or data processing software development combined with mathematics
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience developing mobile-first/capable web applications
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with software development best practices
Skills that will get you added attention:
- Understanding of several games of chance: dice, cards, roulette, etc
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, TypeScript
- Experience with game development
- Experience with accounting, invoicing, building numerical reports
- Experience with Node.js, Web development, etc.
- An understanding of probability density functions, probability and expected value
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable
- 1 or more years of professional software development experience, statistics, or data processing
- Understanding of statistics and stochastic processes
Please submit resume to kelly@vectorface.com