TL;DR

Intermediate Gameplay Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Develop core player experience features such as movement, combat, and progression systems using C++ and Blueprints with an accent on modular, data-driven gameplay systems and cross-platform scalability. Focus on designing, optimizing, and mentoring within Unreal Engine 5 projects, ensuring performance and stability.

Location: Remote within Canada (Pacific-time overlap required), Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year

Company

%hirify_global% is an independent game studio focused on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres and platforms, supporting flexible work arrangements including remote work within Canada.

What you will do

Design and implement core gameplay features such as movement, combat, traversal, interactions, and progression using C++ and Blueprints.
Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems for rapid iteration and scalability across PC and consoles.
Collaborate closely with design, animation, and audio teams to prototype and refine gameplay mechanics.
Profile and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets, ensuring stability through testing and debugging.
Provide technical mentorship and share best practices with associate engineers.
Stay updated with Unreal Engine 5 subsystems and propose tooling or workflow improvements.

Requirements

Must have 3+ years of professional experience with C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 focused on gameplay systems.
Must hold a BSc in Computer Science or related diploma.
Must have shipped at least one commercial game with gameplay contributions.
Must be comfortable with version control systems like Perforce or Git.
Must be able to work remotely within Canada with Pacific-time overlap.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills required.

Nice to have

Experience with Gameplay Ability System, MassEntity, or Chaos physics.
Familiarity with AI systems like Behavior Trees and EQS.
Contributions to build pipelines, CI, or automated gameplay testing.
Passion for accessibility and inclusive game mechanics.

Culture & Benefits

Four-day work week implemented.
Flexible work arrangements: in-studio, remote within Canada, or hybrid.
Supportive environment for long-term career growth.