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Intermediate Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is building a safe, stable home where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers, experiment, and keep growing their abilities – while working on a wide range of projects, encompassing world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

Blackbird Interactive

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: CA$108K – CA$132K per year

Canada only

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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, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.
Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.
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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Salary

Salary: CA$108K – CA$132K per year

Education

Bachelor degree
Associate degree

Experience

3 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

Canada +/- 0 hours

About Blackbird Interactive

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Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is building a safe, stable home where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers, experiment, and keep growing their abilities – while working on a wide range of projects, encompassing world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

One of the strongest expression of this commitment is our internal “Skunkworks” new IP incubation program, run about once a year. Originating employees receive a payout if their idea / pitch is selected – otherwise, if unused, the rights fully revert back to them!

Established in 2010, BBI now counts 300+ staff – including a dedicated in-house CG cinematics department – and has been listed among the Fastest Growing Companies by Revenue in Canada in 2020 & 2021 by both The Globe & Mail and Deloitte.

2022 saw our studio shift to the four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote, and hybrid work arrangement as permanent options to our employees.

Teams that chose it are slowly starting to return to our studio space in a phased approach as per current COVID recommendations.

We can’t wait to leverage our beautiful building – complete with cinema room, sound studios, play-testing area and rooftop patio – for IRL social gatherings with colleagues, dogs and all again!

Employee benefits

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Retirement benefits

RRSP matching up to $1500.

Life insurance

We'll cover your life insurance so you don't have to worry.

Profit sharing

When the company does well, all team members share the profits!

Learning and development budget

Mentorship program and 3 days per year for professional development.

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Blackbird Interactive

Company size

201-500 employees

Founded in

2007

Chief executive officer

Rob Cunningham

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