Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer FPS)

TL;DR

Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer FPS): Architecting core gameplay systems for a competitive multiplayer shooter with an accent on server-authoritative architecture, lag compensation, and high-performance networking. Focus on building scalable systems for thousands of concurrent players while maintaining sub-16ms responsiveness in Unreal Engine 5.

Location: Remote (Canada, USA, South America) or Hybrid in Montreal, Quebec. Local candidates or those willing to relocate to Montreal are prioritized.

hirify.global is an industry-veteran studio with a track record of contributing to over 300 titles, currently developing a new competitive multiplayer FPS.

What you will do

• Design server-authoritative architecture including client prediction and lag compensation.
• Implement advanced combat mechanics, ballistics, and AI state machines.
• Optimize gameplay systems to maintain consistent 60+ FPS in intense multiplayer scenarios.
• Own inventory replication, dynamic loot systems, and persistent progression architecture.
• Integrate backend services, databases, and matchmaking pipelines.
• Establish and enforce Unreal Engine best practices across the engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience shipping games with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Deep C++ expertise in gameplay architecture.
• Shipped at least 2 commercial games, ideally in the multiplayer space.
• Mastery of multiplayer concepts: replication, RPCs, and lag compensation.
• Proven experience with weapon systems and combat mechanics.
• Must be based in Canada, USA, or South America for remote work.

Nice to have

• Experience with Extraction shooters or Battle Royale development.
• Gameplay Ability System (GAS) expertise.
• Knowledge of anti-cheat and competitive integrity systems.
• Experience scaling to 1000+ concurrent players.
• Background in live-service game operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with optional collaboration at the Montreal hub.
• Technical freedom with senior engineers driving architectural decisions.
• Fully-funded project with a clear roadmap and experienced leadership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage (dental, vision).
• Generous paid time off (PTO).