🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead engineering for a third person tactical shooter built in Unreal Engine 5. You'll drive technical direction across core gameplay, AI, and performance-critical runtime systems for a polished, scalable PC experience. This remote-friendly role offers the chance to shape a new IP with a top-tier indie studio.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead technical direction for core gameplay and runtime systems in Unreal Engine 5.
• Architect and optimize AI movement, perception, decision support, and navigation.
• Partner with design, animation, and content teams for responsive, maintainable systems.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices for code review, debugging, and optimization.

📋 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Strong C++ and Unreal Engine experience including gameplay architecture and optimization.
• Shipped or significantly contributed to complex action, shooter, or AI-heavy gameplay features.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience building third person shooter or tactical combat systems.
• Strong understanding of navigation systems and pathfinding middleware like Mercuna.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 AI systems (Behavior Trees, EQS, AI Controllers).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Remote-friendly within Canada with Pacific-time overlap.
• 💰 Competitive salary range $140k-$180k CAD.
• 🎮 Work on a new IP in a creative indie studio.
• 📈 Career growth through mentorship and leadership opportunities.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Team Fit Interview· 45 min