Programming Intern

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.

This position requires you to be in the office in Montréal or Toronto a few days a week!

Behaviour Interactive is on the lookout for Programming Interns to join our diverse game projects! As a Programming Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced developers and be mentored by a technical lead. This is your chance to dive into real production environments, sharpen your coding skills, and contribute directly to the games players love.

If you’re ready for a unique experience, working with passionate colleagues, and leveling up your skills in a creative and fast-paced environment, this is where you need to be. Are you game? 🎮

About the interview process:

1. Completion of a Codility test

2. 30-minute technical interview in the studio

3. Hiring decisions and offers presentation

\* Project assignment will be done after the offers, once all the programming cohorts will be hired. That means you won't know which project you will be working on before accepting the internship.

To be considered for this internship, you must:

·Send us your resume and tell us about your passion for video games

·Be able to work 37,5 hours/week for 4 months starting in January 2026

·Be eligible to work FULL TIME in Canada (in Québec or Toronto) at the time of your application

Why join Behaviour for your next internship?

·       Flexible work policy

·       Two amazing offices to choose from (Montreal🥯or Toronto 🏀)

· Delicious *free*meals made by our chef at the Montreal’s BEstro or free lunches 3 times a week at Toronto’s office ‍🍳

·       250$ BEHappy expense reimbursement to buy whatever makes you... Happy !

·       A chance to grow your skills and potentially be offered a full-time position at the end of your internship 🤩

In this role you will :

• Develop features, either directly for game projects or for our backend service teams.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to improve code robustness.
• Work with game engines such as Unreal Engine and/or Unity.

You may also be involved in:

• Developing and improving backend services such as player data management, player connectivity, achievements, and leaderboards.
• Developing and enhancing core game engine components such as graphics, audio, networking, and tools.
• Collaborating with designers, animators, artists, and other disciplines to integrate various elements into the game, such as animations, sound components, and visual effects.

What we're looking for :

• Strong interest in video games.
• Good knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: C++, C#, Node.js, JavaScript.
• Previous experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine and others.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is a major asset.