Senior Unreal Online Systems Engineer: Crossplay & Live Ops

Blackbird Interactive; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 154,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking an experienced engineer to lead online platform efforts for a new survival horror title. This remote-friendly position requires expertise in Unreal Engine and online systems, with responsibilities including design and integration of crossplay features. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of game development experience and a solid understanding of console platform integration. Salary range is approximately $110,000 - $155,000 a year.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional game development experience at intermediate or senior level.
• Solid background in online/platform development integrating console platform services.
• Experience shipping a console or PC title with meaningful online features.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain core online systems in Unreal Engine 5.
• Integrate platform services via Epic Online Services (EOS) for various functionalities.
• Collaborate with production and QA for feature certification.

Skills

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Modern C++

Online/platform development

Job description

A leading game development company is seeking an experienced engineer to lead online platform efforts for a new survival horror title. This remote-friendly position requires expertise in Unreal Engine and online systems, with responsibilities including design and integration of crossplay features. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of game development experience and a solid understanding of console platform integration. Salary range is approximately $110,000 - $155,000 a year.