Gameplay Systems Software Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Gameplay Systems Software Engineer (Unreal Engine): Building runtime systems for crowds, pedestrians, and background NPCs at scale with an accent on performant real-time simulation and believable worlds. Focus on developing scalable LOD, significance, and culling systems for thousands of active agents.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Salary: $71,400 – $105,660 per Year

Company

hirify.global Sports Lab is a standalone studio dedicated to pushing game development boundaries to create a groundbreaking new sports franchise.

What you will do

• Design and implement C++ runtime systems for large-scale crowd, NPC, and pedestrian simulation.
• Collaborate with AI, Animation, and Design teams to translate behavior goals into performant gameplay systems.
• Develop scalable LOD, significance, visibility, and culling systems for thousands of agents.
• Profile CPU, memory, and animation costs using Unreal Insights and platform-specific tools.
• Contribute to the overall character pipeline and runtime architecture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional game development or relevant real-time simulation experience.
• Strong modern C++ skills, including memory management, performance, and data-oriented design.
• Production experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Proven track record of building gameplay, AI, animation, or simulation systems.
• Proficiency in profiling and optimizing runtime systems under strict CPU and memory constraints.

Nice to have

• Experience with UE5 MassEntity, StateTree, ZoneGraph, Smart Objects, or ECS-based systems.
• Expertise in large-scale crowd and background-life simulation.
• Familiarity with procedural generation or ML-assisted agent behavior.
• Experience shipping a AAA title developed on Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to join a new, ambitious studio and shape a groundbreaking sports franchise.
• Environment focused on technical excellence and creative collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other corporate benefits.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.