Associate Gameplay Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

Blackbird Interactive 🎮🕹️🚀

Remote regions

Canada

Salary range

$70,000–$95,000/year

Benefits

Job Description

Looking for an associate gameplay engineer with strong technical foundations and a passion for moment-to-moment play. You’ll contribute to systems like movement, combat, and progression, while learning Unreal Engine 5’s architecture and workflows. This is a growth role with built-in mentorship, hands-on experience, and a direct impact on the player experience. This role is remote-friendly in Canada (Pacific-time overlap required). Gameplay Implementation – Build and iterate on gameplay features such as player movement, abilities, interactions, and environmental systems using C++ and Blueprints. Prototyping & Polish – Help translate design intent into responsive, tuned gameplay systems that feel great and are fun to play. Collaboration & Iteration – Work closely with senior engineers, designers, and animators to bring features to life and refine them through playtesting and feedback. Learning & Growth – Explore UE5 subsystems like GAS, MassEntity, and Chaos, and expand your knowledge through pairing, code reviews, and studio-wide knowledge sharing. Code Quality & Tools – Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to tooling and systems that help improve workflow efficiency across disciplines.

About Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers.

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