Mid SDET / Tools Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Mid SDET / Tools Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Building and maintaining engineering tools and pipeline tooling using C++ and Python with an accent on Unreal Engine 5 integration and automation frameworks. Focus on designing UE5 editor and runtime tools, implementing plugins, and developing automated tests to improve pipeline reliability.

Location: Hybrid (Canada)

Company

A strategic partner in external game development providing creative and technical expertise for AAA and AA games across all platforms.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain UE5 editor and runtime tools in C++.
• Build and extend DCC and pipeline tools in Python for Blender, Maya, and Houdini.
• Implement Unreal Engine plugins, subsystems, and Slate/UMG or Dear ImGui tools.
• Integrate tooling with Perforce, REST/JSON APIs, and CI/CD systems.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical design and support QA and artist teams.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software development or technical tools/QA engineering experience with Unreal Engine exposure.
• Strong modern C++ development skills and hands-on UE5 experience (plugins, reflection system, subsystems).
• Proficiency in Python, including scripting, pytest, and CLI tools.
• Experience with Perforce (p4) in production workflows.
• Understanding of 3D content pipelines (LODs, materials, draw calls, collision).
• Must be based in Canada

Nice to have

• Experience with DCC scripting (Blender, Maya, Substance Painter) and Houdini.
• C# / .NET knowledge for test automation framework contributions.
• CI/CD experience with GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Unreal Engine profiling skills (Unreal Insights, Stat system).
• Knowledge of Nanite, Lumen, World Partition, ISM, or PCG.
• Exposure to AI/LLM-assisted tooling or workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Opportunity to work on projects for top global game publishers.
• Private medical care and paid time off.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity.
• Professional community of passionate game developers.