Job Description

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a

four-day work week

as well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects. These include both world-class IPs and our own creations across multiple genres and platforms.
In 2022, we introduced a four-day work week and now support in-studio, remote (within Canada), and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options for all employees.

We're looking for an associate gameplay engineer with strong technical foundations and a passion for moment-to-moment play. You'll contribute to systems like movement, combat, and progression, while learning Unreal Engine 5's architecture and workflows. This is a growth role with built-in mentorship, hands-on experience, and a direct impact on the player experience.
This role is remote-friendly in Canada (Pacific-time overlap required).
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What You'll Tackle

Gameplay Implementation - Build and iterate on gameplay features such as player movement, abilities, interactions, and environmental systems using C++ and Blueprints. Prototyping & Polish - Help translate design intent into responsive, tuned gameplay systems that feel great and are fun to play. Collaboration & Iteration - Work closely with senior engineers, designers, and animators to bring features to life and refine them through playtesting and feedback. Learning & Growth - Explore UE5 subsystems like GAS, MassEntity, and Chaos, and expand your knowledge through pairing, code reviews, and studio-wide knowledge sharing. Code Quality & Tools - Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to tooling and systems that help improve workflow efficiency across disciplines.
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You'll Thrive Here If You...

Have 1-2 years of professional or academic experience with C++, ideally in a game development context. Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field. Are familiar with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, either through school, mods, indie development, or shipped features on a larger team. Are eager to learn gameplay architecture, systems thinking, and best practices in real-time game development. Enjoy working with others and value clear communication and feedback. Are comfortable using Git, Perforce, or similar version control systems and modern debugging tools.
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Bonus XP

Experience with Blueprint scripting, UE5 sample projects, or gameplay prototypes. Exposure to systems like Gameplay Ability System, Behavior Trees, or AI navigation. A passion for games with tight mechanics, satisfying feedback, or emergent systems. * Contributions to game jams, student projects, mods, or indie releases.