Lead Presentation Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Presentation Software Engineer (Gamedev): Shaping the visual aspects of a AAA sports title, focusing on cameras, cinematics, crowds, commentary, and broadcast-quality presentation. Focus on crafting polished player-facing experiences in Unreal Engine 5 through technical leadership and collaboration with art, design, and animation teams.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $114,300 – $169,140 per year in British Columbia.

Company

hirify.global Sports Lab, founded in 2023, is a new studio at hirify.global focused on pushing game development boundaries to create hirify.global's next groundbreaking sports franchise.

What you will do

• Lead a team of engineers building presentation systems in UE5.
• Develop cameras, cinematics, replays, and broadcast-style presentation features.
• Build crowd, commentary, and stadium atmosphere systems.
• Drive technical direction for the presentation area and oversee integration between DCC tools and the game engine.
• Mentor and develop engineers, including managing direct reports and conducting code reviews.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience in game development with expertise in C++ and Python.
• People management experience balancing hands-on work with leadership.
• Deep familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines.
• Broad experience across presentation systems, strong understanding of tech art, animation, and DCC pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience developing broadcast-style presentation for sports games.
• Familiarity with audio systems, commentary engines, or crowd simulation.
• Track record of shipping AAA titles in a leadership role.
• Passion for playing or watching sports.

Culture & Benefits

• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits are provided.
• Temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits.
• Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.