Senior Online Gameplay Engineer - Unreal 5 & Multiplayer

2K; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 96,400 - 142,660; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Burnaby is seeking a Senior Online Software Engineer to build the multiplayer backbone of their next AAA sports title. In this role, you'll tackle real-time multiplayer experiences across Unreal Engine 5, solve complex networking challenges, and mentor team members. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of game development experience and proficiency in C++. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in game development.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine networking.
• Knowledge of distributed server architectures.

Responsibilities

• Build real-time multiplayer experiences across UE5 and custom game servers.
• Solve complex networking challenges like prediction, synchronization, and latency.
• Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine networking

Real-time multiplayer development

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading game development studio in Burnaby is seeking a Senior Online Software Engineer to build the multiplayer backbone of their next AAA sports title. In this role, you'll tackle real-time multiplayer experiences across Unreal Engine 5, solve complex networking challenges, and mentor team members. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of game development experience and proficiency in C++. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.