Lead Game Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Lead Game Engineer (Unreal Engine): Leading the game engineering team to deliver high-quality titles across multiple platforms with an accent on C++ development, technical architecture, and project process management. Focus on designing gameplay systems, mentoring developers, and ensuring code quality for 2D platforming and console-ready projects.

Location: Must be based in Quebec

Salary: $130,000–$160,000/year

Company

A game development studio founded in 2013 that creates original titles and partners with other studios to realize project potential.

What you will do

• Establish technical architecture and define project development processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality game software using C++.
• Lead and mentor members of the engineering team.
• Collaborate with production to manage budgets, timelines, and technical risks.
• Review code and enforce clean, secure coding guidelines.
• Integrate gameplay features in close collaboration with art and design teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in Quebec
• 7+ years of game industry experience with at least 1 title shipped as a lead.
• Proven experience with 2D platforming gameplay code.
• Experience shipping titles across PC and Console platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working on a Metroidvania title.
• Experience with pixel animation.
• Unreal Engine 5 experience.
• Mobile development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus term life insurance.
• RRSP with company matching.
• Strong work-life balance with anti-crunch policies.