Lead Software Engineer, Tactical Shooter – Unreal Engine 5

Blackbird Interactive

Lead Software Engineer at Blackbird Interactive developing gameplay systems for a third person tactical shooter in Unreal Engine 5. Directing technical execution and collaboration across multiple teams in game development.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$140,000 - CA$180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical direction and implementation of core gameplay and runtime systems
Own architecture and long-term health of gameplay-adjacent systems
Partner closely with design and content teams
Drive engineering quality across gameplay code
Architect and optimize AI movement, perception, decision support, and navigation features
Support large gameplay spaces by improving runtime performance and system reliability
Establish engineering best practices for Unreal Engine 5 development
Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring and onboarding
Communicate technical constraints and plans to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional game development experience
Strong professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine
Shipped or significantly contributed to complex action, shooter, AI-heavy, or systemic gameplay features
Deep experience building and maintaining responsive, scalable gameplay systems
Understand technical demands of third person action or tactical shooter gameplay
Comfortable collaborating across multiple disciplines
Strong ownership mindset and practical decision-making

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead technical direction and implementation of core gameplay and runtime systems
Own architecture and long-term health of gameplay-adjacent systems
Partner closely with design and content teams
Drive engineering quality across gameplay code
Architect and optimize AI movement, perception, decision support, and navigation features
Support large gameplay spaces by improving runtime performance and system reliability
Establish engineering best practices for Unreal Engine 5 development
Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring and onboarding
Communicate technical constraints and plans to stakeholders 🎯 Requirements
5+ years of professional game development experience
Strong professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine
Shipped or significantly contributed to complex action, shooter, AI-heavy, or systemic gameplay features
Deep experience building and maintaining responsive, scalable gameplay systems
Understand technical demands of third person action or tactical shooter gameplay
Comfortable collaborating across multiple disciplines
Strong ownership mindset and practical decision-making Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Unreal TA/TD 🕒 3 days ago THE THIRD FLOOR Inc. 201 - 500 🥽 AR/VR 📱 Media 🎮 Gaming Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Unreal TA/TD supporting visualization team in troubleshooting and managing assets in Unreal Game Engine. Collaborating with the L&D Team and art directing renders based in Vancouver. 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🎮 Game Engineer Unreal Engine Senior Full-Stack Developer, Unity Ads Dashboards 🕒 April 2 Unity 5001 - 10000 🎮 Gaming 📚 Education Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Full-Stack Developer creating dashboards for game publishers working with Unity Ads. Collaborating with teams to design and implement robust software systems with a focus on UX. 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote 💵 $103k - $154.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🎮 Game Engineer JavaScript Node.js React TypeScript Gameplay Designer 🕒 April 1 Devoted Studios 51 - 200 🎮 Gaming 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Gameplay Designer for globally remote game development company. Specializing in combat systems and in-engine implementation for co-development projects. 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🎮 Game Engineer Unreal Engine 3D Environment Artist – Unreal 🕒 April 1 Traxara Robotics 11 - 50 🚗 Transport 🎮 Gaming Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🎮 Game Engineer Python Unreal Engine Unreal Engine Developer 🕒 April 1 Traxara Robotics 11 - 50 🚗 Transport 🎮 Gaming Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Unreal Engine Developer working with Naisense to apply game-industry skills to challenges in autonomous vehicles. Responsible for developing graphics systems and AI integration. 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🎮 Game Engineer Python Unreal Engine View More Game Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Unreal Engine 5AI movementAI perceptionAI decision supportAI navigationgameplay systemsruntime performancesystem reliabilityengineering best practices

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationcommunicationownership mindsetdecision-making