Senior Gameplay Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

About this role

Senior Gameplay Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Remote within Canada OK)
Team: Programming – Gameplay

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects. These include both world-class IPs and our own creations across multiple genres and platforms.

In 2022, we introduced a four-day work week and continue to support in-studio, remote (within Canada), and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options for all employees.

We’re looking for a senior gameplay engineer to join an unannounced sci-fi action game. This role will drive the design and implementation of moment-to-moment systems that define the player experience. You’ll partner closely with design, art, and production to shape gameplay architecture, create tools and systems for fast iteration, solve cross-disciplinary challenges, and help craft an innovative and exciting title.

This role is remote-friendly in Canada (Pacific-time overlap required).

### What You’ll Tackle

• **Gameplay Systems Ownership** – Lead the development of player-facing mechanics such as traversal, combat, interaction, and abilities in **C++ and Blueprints**.
• **Technical Architecture** – Define modular, scalable gameplay frameworks that empower content creators, support networked/multiplayer play, and scale across PC and console SKUs.
• **Cross-functional Leadership** – Collaborate deeply with design, animation, audio, and production to ensure features are robust, performant, and aligned with creative goals.
• **Performance & Optimization** – Profile, analyze, and optimize gameplay systems across platforms to meet performance and memory targets.
• **Mentorship & Code Quality** – Provide technical mentorship, guide best practices, and elevate the engineering team through thoughtful code reviews and pair...