Senior System Programmer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior System Programmer (Unreal Engine 5): Design and implement medium-to-large scale game systems for a AAA console title with an accent on performance, stability, and optimization. Focus on developing high-performing C++ code and Blueprints, debugging for Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5, and improving team pipelines and workflows.

Location: Montreal, QC

Company

Largest Canadian gaming studio best known for Dead by Daylight, developing original IP and providing external development services to industry leaders like Microsoft, Sony, and EA, with studios worldwide.

What you will do

• Work in an Agile Scrum team, participating in stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives while owning Jira tasks.
• Design, implement, and own medium-to-large scale Unreal Engine 5 game systems.
• Debug, profile, and optimize systems for Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 to ensure peak performance and stability.
• Write and maintain scalable C++ code and Unreal Blueprints with focus on quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve pipelines and workflows like data validation, performance reporting, and CI/CD.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional programming experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 core systems and features.
• Experience developing and optimizing Unreal Engine games on consoles, including Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5.
• Strong C++ skills in Unreal Engine with understanding of modern features and best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously, breaking down complex challenges into tasks.
• Excellent communication to articulate technical issues and engage stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience evaluating new engine technologies for large-scale production.