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Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

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Intermediate Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

RemotemidPosted Aug 17, 2026
C++Unreal Engine 5BlueprintsPerforceGameplay Ability SystemMassEntityChaos+4 more

About this role

Build gameplay and engine systems for a new original game in Unreal Engine 5. Work across core gameplay, multiplayer, networking, and UI systems. Remote-friendly in Canada with Pacific-time overlap required.

Must have

Have 3+ years professional experience using C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 with focus on gameplay systems

Hold BSc in Computer Science or college diploma in software engineering game programming or 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 and modern profiling debugging tools

Technologies

C++GitCIPerforceBlueprintsUnreal Engine 5Gameplay Ability SystemMassEntityChaosVRUNREAL

Responsibilities

Design and implement player-facing systems such as movement traversal interactions and progression using C++ and Blueprints

Create modular data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration and scale across PC and other platforms

Work closely with design animation and audio teams to prototype mechanics tune feel and refine experiences through playtesting

Profile and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets and contribute to stability through testing and debugging

Share gameplay engineering best practices through code reviews and informal mentorship of associate engineers

Stay up to date with UE5 subsystems GAS MassEntity Chaos propose tooling or workflow improvements and help drive internal knowledge sharing

Benefits

Flexible hoursRemote work

Recruitment process

1

Studio operates as remote-first workplace offering flexible work arrangements

2

Pacific-time overlap required

3

Only able to hire candidates legally eligible to work in Canada and residing within Canada

4

New original game being developed in Unreal Engine 5