Intermediate Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

• Core Gameplay Features – Design and implement player-facing systems such as movement, traversal, interactions, and progression using C++ and Blueprints.

• System Design & Architecture – Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration and scale across PC and other platforms.

• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with design, animation, and audio teams to prototype mechanics, tune feel, and refine experiences through playtesting.

• Performance & Stability – Profile and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets, and contribute to stability through testing and debugging.

• Technical Mentorship – Share gameplay engineering best practices through code reviews and informal mentorship of associate engineers.

• Continuous Improvement – Stay up to date with UE5 subsystems (GAS, MassEntity, Chaos), propose tooling or workflow improvements, and help drive internal knowledge sharing.

• Have 3+ years of professional experience using C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5, with a strong focus on gameplay systems.

• 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 commercial game featuring your gameplay contributions.

• Are passionate about prototyping, polish, and tight player control and feedback loops.

• Communicate clearly and value cross-functional collaboration.

• Are comfortable with Perforce, Git, or similar version control systems and modern profiling/debugging tools.

• Experience working on VR platforms, particularly with performance optimization and player input

• Experience with Gameplay Ability System, MassEntity, or Chaos physics.

• Contributions to improving build pipelines, CI, or automated gameplay testing.

• Passion for accessibility, player expression, and inclusive game mechanics.

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