Join Ironbelly Studios as a Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer and help bring our ambitious extraction shooter to completion. You'll work with a mature, scalable gameplay framework built in Unreal Engine

Important Details:

• Department: Engineering
• Role: Gamplay Lead Engineer
• Locations: Montreal, Québec, Canada (Hybrid - Remote/In-Person Available)

About the Role

Join Ironbelly Studios as a Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer and help bring our ambitious extraction shooter to completion. You'll work with a mature, scalable gameplay framework built in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on optimization, polish, and getting systems across the finish line.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and refine gameplay mechanics within an established UE5 framework
• Optimize performance for competitive multiplayer experiences
• Debug and resolve complex gameplay issues in a mature codebase
• Collaborate with designers and artists to polish existing game systems
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
• Work with QA to identify and resolve gameplay-related bugs

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Unreal Engine development experience (UE4/UE5)
• Strong C++ programming skills with focus on gameplay systems
• Experience developing shooter games with emphasis on weapon systems, player movement, and combat mechanics
• Shipped at least 2 commercial games, preferably in the shooter genre
• Proficiency with multiplayer networking concepts and client-server architecture
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with extraction shooter or tactical shooter development
• Knowledge of the challenges inherit with competitive multiplayer games
• Familiarity with anti-cheat systems and server authority