
Senior/Intermediate Platforms Software Engineer, Unreal Engine 5
Blackbird Interactive
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$90,000 - CA$135,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Integrate and maintain UE5 features across console platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
- Own automated packaging, deployment, and validation of builds for multiple platforms.
- Profile and tune CPU, GPU, memory, and loading performance to meet platform-specific targets.
- Work closely with production to ensure TRC/XR compliance and support submissions to first-party partners.
- Act as a key liaison between engine/platform tech and gameplay teams to resolve cross-platform issues and blockers.
- Improve the efficiency of platform development by building or enhancing internal tools and CI systems.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience developing in C++ in Unreal Engine 4/5, ideally in a platform-focused or systems programming role.
- Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field.
- Have shipped at least one console title using Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
- Are familiar with console platform SDKs (Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo) and TRC/XR submission processes.
- Can diagnose and fix platform-specific crashes, performance bottlenecks, or build issues.
- Communicate clearly across disciplines and take ownership of systems from concept to ship.
- Are comfortable with Perforce, Git, and build systems like Jenkins, TeamCity, ADO, or similar.
Benefits
- remote within Canada
- hybrid work arrangements
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Hard skills
C++Unreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 5automated packagingdeploymentperformance tuningdiagnosing crashesfixing performance bottlenecksbuild issuesplatform-focused programming
Soft skills
communicationownershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcross-discipline liaison
Certifications
BSc in Computer Sciencediploma in software engineeringdiploma in game programming