Gameplay Engineer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Vancouver, Canada. Relocation assistance is available.

Company

hirify.global is an independent game studio behind the Darkest Dungeon series, operating under Behaviour Interactive and developing innovative strategy and gothic horror titles.

What you will do

• Develop and troubleshoot features across artificial intelligence systems, core gameplay elements, and the UI framework.
• Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration across console and PC platforms.
• Collaborate with design, animation, and audio disciplines to prototype mechanics, tune gameplay feel, and refine player experiences through playtesting.
• Work with UE5 subsystems including Gameplay Ability System, MassEntity, and Chaos.
• Propose tooling and workflow improvements and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Gameplay Engineer and at least two significant shipped titles.
• Extensive Unreal Engine expertise; UE5 experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal's Gameplay Framework, including Actors, Components, GameMode, and PlayerState.
• Experience with gameplay systems, artificial intelligence systems, and UI.
• Ability to prototype, polish, and deliver responsive player control and feedback loops.
• Self-motivated, organized, collaborative, and able to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative, respectful, transparent, and accountable workplace.
• Experienced leadership from the original Darkest Dungeon creators.
• Creative ownership and autonomy without micromanagement.
• Stable, long-term employment approach.
• Relocation assistance to Vancouver is available.