Senior Core Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Core Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine): Design, implement, and test core gameplay systems and network code for AAA multiplayer games with an accent on client/server architecture, replication, synchronization, and performance optimization. Focus on debugging framework issues across platforms, coaching gameplay programmers, and maintaining efficient, scalable systems.

Location: Canada (Sony's first game development team in Canada)

Company

hirify.global, part of PlayStation Studios, building an exclusive AAA multiplayer IP for PlayStation with a systemic, evolving world.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and test core gameplay systems using C++, Unreal Engine, and other tools.
• Develop network code for multiplayer features including replication, synchronization, lag compensation, and anti-cheat.
• Debug and troubleshoot framework issues across platforms; analyze and optimize CPU, memory, and bandwidth usage.
• Coach gameplay programmers on using core features efficiently; document and maintain gameplay framework.
• Plan work and provide progress updates to team and managers.

Requirements

• 8+ years in game industry with contributions to AAA titles in senior technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, C++20; client/server architecture, replication, synchronization, lag compensation, anti-cheat, server tick rates.
• Experience with online multiplayer development: replication, latency compensation, hit detection, player movement.
• Advanced debugging skills for network code and systems; experience on multiple platforms.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with UE5, Replication Graph, Iris.
• Work on multiplayer titles or live games.
• PS5 development environment and toolkit.
• Copilot or Cursor.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture grounded in kindness, adaptability, and courage to unlock creativity.
• Part of PlayStation Studios family.
• Background checks at offer stage.