Be the first engineer on the project, establishing pipelines and workflows for engineering and art, and guiding artists and designers to achieve project goals.
Lead the technical direction and implementation of core gameplay and runtime systems, partnering with design and content teams to build high-quality experiences.
Drive engineering quality, establish best practices for Unreal Engine 5 development, and mentor engineers through design reviews and technical guidance.

You'll Thrive Here If You Have:

5+ years of professional game development experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
Strong professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine, including gameplay architecture, debugging, and optimization.
A jack-of-all-trades mindset, comfortable solving problems across engine, gameplay, build systems, and automation.

Bonus XP:

Experience with modern Unreal Engine 5 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, Unreal Gauntlet, and Linux.

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive is an independent game studio working on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres. They operate as a remote-first workplace with a focus on long-term career growth and flexible work arrangements.

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