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Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer | Blockbuster Multiplayer FPS | Montreal (Hybrid)

Hybrid
Montréal, QC
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid vacation

About the role

Join Ironbelly Studios' elite 20+ person team of senior decorated industry veterans shipping their next blockbuster.

THE PROJECT We're building a hardcore multiplayer shooter in Unreal Engine 5 for veteran FPS players who demand tactical depth, responsive controls, and solid networking performance. This isn't another battle royale clone - it's a competitive PC experience requiring robust server authority with client prediction and reconciliation.

️ CORE SYSTEMS YOU'LL OWN

  • Server authority with client prediction and reconciliation
  • Weapon trace mechanics and projectile simulation with material penetration
  • Advanced AI state machines
  • Complex inventory replication and loot spawn management
  • Persistent player data with reputation tracking
  • Session management and matchmaking

YOUR MISSION

  • Implement and refine gameplay mechanics within our 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

YOU BRING

  • 5+ years of professional Unreal Engine development (UE4/UE5)
  • Strong C++ programming skills with focus on gameplay systems
  • Experience developing shooters (weapon systems, player movement, combat mechanics)
  • 2+ shipped commercial games, preferably shooters
  • Proficiency with multiplayer networking and client-server architecture
  • Backend infrastructure integration experience
  • Performance profiling and optimization expertise

BONUS POINTS

  • Experience with multiplayer or tactical shooters
  • Knowledge of competitive multiplayer challenges
  • Familiarity with anti-cheat systems and server authority

THE SETUP

  • Location: Montreal
  • Hybrid working model - collaborate in-office 1-2 days/week
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including dental, vision, vacation

Ready to ship something legendary with a team that's delivered 300+ projects?

About Ironbelly Studios

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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.