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$26k – $100k per year (Estimated)
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Remote (Canada)
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Middle · 3+ years exp
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Full-Time
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Blackbird Interactive is an independent Canadian video game development studio headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2007 by former Electronic Arts and Relic Entertainment veterans, the studio specializes in immersive real-time strategy (RTS) games, sci-fi simulations, and rich narrative experiences. Blackbird Interactive is best known for developing acclaimed titles within the Homeworld franchise, the space-salvage simulation game Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and co-developing major action-strategy titles such as Minecraft Legends.

We are looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer to build various gameplay and engine systems for a new original game being developed in Unreal Engine 5. You will work across core gameplay systems, multiplayer and networking, UI support, and other systems essential to delivering a polished, performant and fun experience. This role is remote-friendly in Canada with Pacific-time overlap required.

Responsibilities

  • Core Gameplay Features - Design and implement player-facing systems such as movement, traversal, interactions, and progression using C++ and Blueprints.

  • System Design & Architecture - Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration and scale across PC and other platforms.

  • Cross-disciplinary Collaboration - Work closely with design, animation, and audio teams to prototype mechanics, tune feel, and refine experiences through playtesting.

  • Performance & Stability - Profile and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets, and contribute to stability through testing and debugging.

  • Technical Mentorship - Share gameplay engineering best practices through code reviews and informal mentorship of associate engineers.

  • Continuous Improvement - Stay up to date with UE5 subsystems (GAS, MassEntity, Chaos), propose tooling or workflow improvements, and help drive internal knowledge sharing.

  • Requirements

  • Have 3+ years of professional experience using C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5, with a strong focus on gameplay systems.

  • Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field.

  • Have shipped at least one commercial game featuring your gameplay contributions.

  • Are passionate about prototyping, polish, and tight player control and feedback loops.

  • Communicate clearly and value cross-functional collaboration.

  • Are comfortable with Perforce, Git, or similar version control systems and modern profiling/debugging tools.

  • Pluses

  • Experience working on VR platforms, particularly with performance optimization and player input

  • Experience with Gameplay Ability System, MassEntity, or Chaos physics.

  • Contributions to improving build pipelines, CI, or automated gameplay testing.

  • Passion for accessibility, player expression, and inclusive game mechanics.

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