Unreal Engine 5 Platforms Engineer — Remote Canada

Blackbird Interactive; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio located in Vancouver is seeking an intermediate platforms engineer to join their team. This role focuses on optimizing Unreal Engine 5 games across modern console platforms, ensuring performance and compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in C++, comfort with console SDKs, and a passion for enhancing workflows. The position supports remote work within Canada with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Four-day work week

Hybrid work options

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing in C++ in Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Experience shipping at least one console title using Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with TRC/XR submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain UE5 features across console platforms.
• Own automated packaging, deployment, and validation of builds.
• Profile and tune performance to meet platform-specific targets.

Skills

C++ programming

Unreal Engine 4/5

Console platform SDKs

Performance optimization

Cross-platform development

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Perforce

Git

Jenkins

Job description

A leading game development studio located in Vancouver is seeking an intermediate platforms engineer to join their team. This role focuses on optimizing Unreal Engine 5 games across modern console platforms, ensuring performance and compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in C++, comfort with console SDKs, and a passion for enhancing workflows. The position supports remote work within Canada with a focus on collaboration and innovation.