Lead Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Driving the technical direction and execution of a new original game with an accent on core gameplay systems, AI, and delivery pipelines. Focus on bootstrapping the project, establishing engineering best practices in UE5, and mentoring engineers to deliver a performant experience.

Location: Remote-friendly in Canada with Pacific-time overlap required

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on creating high-quality original titles.

What you will do

• Bootstrap the project by establishing engineering and art pipelines and selecting appropriate technologies.
• Lead the technical direction and implementation of core gameplay and runtime systems in UE5.
• Partner with design and content teams to build high-quality and fun gameplay experiences.
• Drive engineering quality with a focus on performance, maintainability, and extensibility.
• Establish UE5 best practices, including code review standards, debugging workflows, and profiling habits.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews and hands-on problem solving while contributing to hiring and onboarding.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine, including gameplay architecture and optimization.
• Proven ability to build and maintain responsive, scalable, and designer-friendly gameplay systems.
• Ownership mindset and practical decision-making skills under production constraints.
• Must be based in Canada with Pacific-time overlap required.

Nice to have

• Experience with modern UE5 systems like Metahuman, Nanite, and Lumen.
• Shipped at least one title on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo hardware.
• Familiarity with Perforce, Jenkins, Unreal Build System, and Unreal Gauntlet.
• Experience with Linux.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly work arrangement within Canada.
• Opportunity to be the first engineer on a new original project and shape its technical foundation.
• Collaborative environment working across multiple disciplines (art, design, and engineering).
• Focus on high engineering standards, mentorship, and professional growth.