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
Ironbelly Studios is comprised of a talented, passionate and dedicated number of game developers from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on creating high quality entertainment experiences as well as providing outsourcing services at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere.
From humble beginnings Ironbelly has grown to be one of the most trusted names in the indie development space, working on over 300 projects in our 15 years of service, ranging from AAA titles such as Gotham Knights down to small mobile titles. We bring passion and experience together and look for people who put games and their creation in the center of their world.