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Senior Software Engineer, Original Game (Unreal Engine 5)

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Canada
Full-time
Senior
Software Engineer
Software Development
C++ Jenkins Perforce
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Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010
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Description

  • Build gameplay systems, including narrative, exploration, and inventory features.
  • Support artists and animators with the Metahuman pipeline.
  • Partner closely with designers to create high-quality and fun player experiences.
  • Integrate modern Unreal pipelines to improve development efficiency and game quality.
  • Communicate technical constraints, trade-offs, dependencies, and execution plans to stakeholders.
  • Work across engine, gameplay, build systems, and automation to solve production problems.
  • Contribute to platform support and systems essential to delivering a polished and performant game.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience developing in C++ in Unreal Engine 4 and 5, ideally in a platform-focused or systems programming role.
  • Familiarity with console platform SDKs from Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo.
  • Knowledge of TRC/XR submission processes.
  • Deep experience building and maintaining gameplay systems that are responsive, scalable, and designer-friendly.
  • Strong ownership mindset and practical decision-making under production constraints.
  • Legal eligibility to work in Canada and residence within Canada.
  • Pacific-time overlap availability required for this remote-friendly role.
  • Experience with modern Unreal Engine 5 systems such as Metahuman, Nanite, and Lumen (preferred).
  • Experience shipping at least one title on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo hardware, especially in platform, performance, or engine roles (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Perforce, Jenkins, Unreal Build System, and Unreal Gauntlet (preferred).

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work on a new original game at an independent studio.
  • Long-term career growth across a wide range of projects and genres.
  • Work with world-class IPs as well as original creations.

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