Senior / Principal SDET / Tools Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior / Principal SDET / Tools Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Designing and owning engineering tools across the project with an accent on scalable architecture and production reliability. Focus on building UE5 editor plugins, Python pipeline tooling, and integrating automation frameworks for AAA/AA games.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development providing creative and technical expertise for AAA and AA games.

What you will do

• Design and deliver UE5 editor/runtime plugins and Python pipeline tools.
• Build C++ tooling using Slate/UMG or Dear ImGui and integrate with rendering and profiling systems.
• Develop DCC and pipeline tools for Blender, Maya, and Houdini using Python.
• Integrate systems with Perforce, REST APIs, and JSON-based pipelines.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and act as primary reviewer for complex technical changes.
• Investigate and resolve deep technical issues involving engine internals and performance bottlenecks.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development experience, including at least 1 year in a senior/lead capacity.
• Production-level modern C++ and extensive UE5 tools development experience.
• Proficiency in Python for CLI tools and pipeline scripting.
• Strong understanding of 3D pipelines, Perforce workflows, and REST API/JSON integration.
• Hands-on Unreal Engine experience on shipped or live projects.
• Must be based in Montreal, Canada (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• DCC scripting (Blender, Maya, Substance Painter) and Houdini.
• CI/CD experience with GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• C# / .NET for test automation framework contributions.
• Render programming (HLSL, RDG) or Chaos physics.
• AI-assisted tooling using LLM APIs for automation and log analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial rewards.
• Opportunity to work on projects for top global game publishers.
• Private medical care and paid time off.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Community of professionals sharing a passion for games.